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Liver Cancer
Archives for October 2009
Discussion List
My Father
On September 20th my Father found out he had Liver Cancer. He passed away on October 5th. He had spent the last year trying to find out what was wrong with him(ie; why he felt so weak, what was causing the horrible nausea,why he couldn't control his diabetes,etc) Finally on the 20th, my Brother had seen him suffer too much…
beginning the journey
My husband of 12 years collapsed last week at a local Subway. He insisted it was just the flu but he went to the doctor anyway. They took blood and his AST came back extremely high. They wanted him to have a CT scan which we did last week and we just got the results back yesterday. He has a spot on his liver and we are…
Farewell My Dear Friend
My friend Dawn just recently died days ago of Liver Cancer. She left an eight year old daughter Gabriella and a husband. She tried to fight the cancer but it took her life away. We supported each other and understood each other. I have been diagnosed with breast cancer 2004 and thyroid cancer in 2005. I had lumpectomy and…
help me
My husband was diagnosed this month with liver and stomach cancer. The doctor did not offer hope past 10 months. What do I do next. Please help me.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED/ KNOW NOTHING
I was diagnosed in August 2009 with stage 3+ liver cancer and I need to know anything treatment wise that might help me. I have various tumors from 12 cm to 1 cm and lesions. The Dr. wants to see if I can do chemoembolization as I am not a candidate for surgery due to Hep C damage. I need to know what has worked for you or…
Mom has secondary Liver Cancer and cirrhosis what do I watch for?
My mom has secondary liver cancer that started in her stomach . My family and I found out after she had a bleed from enlarged liver veins that she has cirrhosis also. She has had 2 bleeds and many bandings of the liver veins since her diagnosis on August 21, 2009. As of now the bleeding is not the issue and we can…
4cm mass on liver
My Mother-in-law was dx with Stage IV lung cancer with mets to brain and liver back in August. The met on her liver has grown from 3-4cm in a period of 4 wks. Is this a lot? They treated the 7 mets on the brain with rad in September, but she's not been offered chemo for the lungs and liver. Just not sure what we're up…
Avastin or Sutent. Anyone had any experience with these drugs?
Has anyone used Avastin or Sutent to treat advance HCC? Where and what were the results? I have already tried Nexavar with no success and side effects. Please help!
NEED HELP! Last radiation treatment and seeking other alternatives
I am 39 years old. I am Asian. I was diagnosed with advanced HCC in November '08. I had a 9cm tumor in my left lobe and multiple lesions in my right lobe. I had two Therasphere treatments (one in each lobe) and two chemoembolization(TACE). Each treatment proved successful in destroying the tumors and eliminating them…
Local cancer support groups for Northern Virginia (Reston)?
I am looking for support groups for active cancer patients in the Reston, VA or Northern Virgina area. Feel free to email me at charlesshivel@gmail.com if you know of any groups or if you are looking for morale support. I would enjoy talking to you because I am also an active cancer patient.
Just found out I have HCC cancer, 3cm single lesion, may decide not to treate at all
Found out I have HCC cancer, single 3cm lesion on right lobe. I also have mild and early cirrhosis due to HVB. My surgeon said that I am qualified for resection but there is 10% chance of liver failure after surgery and 5 year survival rate after surgery is only about 30 to 40%, which means a high chance of recurring. I…