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anyone heard of TACE treatment

Macca_Loz
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Nov 28, 2012 - 8:19 am

My husband diagnosed EC STAGE IV with liver mets 8/2012. So far had 10 radio sessions and 3 cycles of chemo, rescan result today show no change. Oncologist now wants to try TACE radio. Anyone heard or had this. We r devastated with rescan results as he is looking and feeling good, gained 5kilos in past week no pain or other symptoms. I just dont understand. Lorraine from Oz
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Amjosmom
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Nov 28, 2012 - 9:32 am
I haven't ...

I will poke around and see what I can find out.

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Amjosmom
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Nov 28, 2012 - 10:12 am
TACE

Sounds like the old way of doing the therasphere treatments. Here is a link...

http://www.nordion.com/therasphere/

I've read success stories about this treatment. It works well on liver mets.
Macca_Loz
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Nov 29, 2012 - 7:15 am
many thanks for the link.

many thanks for the link. interesting information. the oncologist has now decided to change chemo type and see how he goes on this. TACE may be considered in the future. thank goodness for this foru