Liver Cancer
Discussion List
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liver resection
I had liver resection surgery and removal of gall bladder in February 2010. I work in an environment where there is heavy lifting involved. I have purposely lifted nothing more than 30 lbs since my surgery, and it is now July (5 months since surgery). A few days ago, I lifted something that I thought would be okay, but…
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does anyone knows how to lower liver enzymes?
I was diagnosed with HCC stage 3 two years ago.I had liver resection and took Nexavar month after surgery.Lately my liver enzymes are to high to take Nexavar.I also have new lesions in liver and cancer has spread to my lung.Doc said that they don't have anything else for me.Please let me know if you have any ideas.
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Nexavar side effects
My mom (now 62) was diagnosed with hepatacellular carcinoma (no cirrhosis/hepatitis) back in 10/08. Docs removed a 17 cm tumor, and tumors returned within 5 months or so. She had 3 chemo embolisms, some different chemo combinations including Tarciva (very limited success). She now has 4-5 7 cm tumors. Her doc just switch…
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What is Stage 4 Liver Cancer
Could someone explain what it means to be in Stage 4 of Liver Cancer and what the odds of survival are? Thanks.
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Gerson Therapy?
My dad was diagnosed the beginning of June with multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma. He has had hep C for 40 years and has stage 4 cirrhosis. Now...aside from this diagnosis he is well. Totally asymptomatic (just looking at him) is what I mean. Six tumors were found that range in size from 15mm-2cm. His dr. said not doing…
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Sorafenib (Nexavar) to lower AFP
My father was diagnosed with liver cancer recently, I presume they caught it early as they'd noticed the slow rise in his AFP levels and were scanning him regularly. After initally finding nothing they eventually found a 2cm tumor which was resected in March with good margins. He was given a 5yr survival chance of ~60%…
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More hope on the horizon - Acacia Nilotica Tree extract
An article I received on Google alerts for liver cancer...still aways away but good to see they are working on it!! http://www.healthcare-digital.com/sectors/laboratories/acacia-nilotica-tree-extract-could-be-potential-cure-liver-cancer