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Liver Cancer
Archives for October 2012
Discussion List
Advance Liver cancer and "Folfox chemotherapy"
My Husband had been on "Nexavar" for two months but finally found out that his tumors are still growing and there are more spots on his liver. The oncology decided to stop the Nexavar and try to put him on "Folfox". Anyone who has same treatment, please response my post and I would be much appreciated.. Thank you...
Info please
My dad was taken off of Nexavar today after 4 and half years. His cancer is spreading. My dad doesn't want to talk about it ( which is understandable ) but it's hurting me. I don't know what to expect. Can somebody please tell me what happens next?
Liver mets and high dose radiation
Hi all: Has anyone out there experienced high dose aggressive radiation for liver mets? I have had pretty aggressive chemo for two years - the folfirinox chemo (oxaliplatin + irenotecan + 5FU) worked but now I have a colostomy (perforated bowel) and chemo is out, at least for awhile. The radiation starts next week and will…
Death of a father
Dear members, I've posted on this board only a couple of times, but I was reading all your difficult and touching stories, I've been searching for answers and hope. The love of my life, my father has passed to this horrible disease. He was a fighter, it has been two years in case when he was given only two months to live.…
When does it end?
I took my dad to see the oncologist last week Friday. Even though his Thermosphere’s were implanted on 9/10/12, they have agreed to do a CT this week to check on the large tumor in his portal vein. Their suspicions are that the radiation beads did put the cancer in check. However it may has also put his liver over the…
Hepatic Mass
Hi y'all. My name is Toni. I'm 38. I've never had cancer. I had a gallbladder test Friday (HIDA and ultrasound) and the doctor's office just called to tell me I have a hepatic mass on liver that they want an MRI done on. I'm freaking out. What does this mean?
My mom after 14 years
14 years ago my mom was given. 25% chance to live after surgery taking 3/4 of her liver and gulblader out, because she was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. They to her that there was no cure, but they could try surgery. She went through this for quite sometime and was cancer free for 3 years then it can back they got…
VITAMIN C & H2O2 INFUSIONS
Has anyone tried either of these alternative treatments? Please share your experience with the board. Thanks.
CHEMO & THE FLU SHOT
I am not sure if I am getting the right advice. I am a senior receiving chemo right now. Is it wise or unwise to get a flu shot? What has your doctor said to you? Thanks
neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma
If anyone has this --HELP.