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Liver Cancer
Archives for February 2018
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ocular melanoma and liver cancer
Hi Everyone, My mother-in-law has ocular melanoma which she was and is still receiving treatment for. We recently found out that the due to the ocular melanoma in her eye it has moved/spread to her liver and she currently now has stage 4 liver cancer. We have been giving options for treatment but, we are currently in the…
Why am I suddenly sharing information
Some people are wondering if I have come out on the discussion boards about stuff because I don't have much time left. Nope. Doing okay still. Tired because of a recent move to a better domicile, snowed in a bit cuz I live by the Great Lakes. All and all doing okay. I received a message from a daughter who needed…
Severe and unrelenting itching
Family member with liver failure has severe and unrelenting itching. Does anyone know of treatment fot the itching.
Side effects
I am on oral chemo target therapy. Recently my medication was changed to where my dr. says I need to stop all foods and beverages need to be water from 5pm until 10am. My chemo should be taken between 7:30 and 9:30. My doctors call it 'eating around your pill' when I eat between 5pm and 10am. I know I'm an adult, and as…
Diet
My doctors have me eat flash frozen foods as much as possible. Some yogurts and pasteurized milk/dairy products. Hard cheeses. Good thing I like cheddar. I unfortunately have a bad habit of letting my body cravings pick the foods. Works great when all my body wants is veggies (I always microwave my flash frozen foods). My…
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Hi, Last week, my dad (75 years) diagnosed with Hilar cholangiocarcinoma with preferential extension into the left ductal system. Doctor placed a stent in the bile duct to allow the bile to drain into the small intestine. Yesterday's PET scan revealed that his cancer has spread to lungs and Colon. Doctor not advised for…