Liver Cancer

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Liver Cancer

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  • User: "alaeroII"
    This is my first post. My husband was diagnosed w/HCC January 2011 (AFP 4,000). He's been through five TACEs and was on Nexavar all of 2011 (AFP levels dropped to 100), went off Nexavar beginning of 2…
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  • User: "lauradobs"
    Hi...I am new to the CSN message board. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer which spread to his liver in July. He began treatment at Sloan in August, he was on folfurinox(sp?). His CEA…
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  • User: "sagepatty"
    Dear Survivors: My husband was diagnosed with liver Cancer on the lst week of September. Immediately they told him that he needed to remove 5 tumors from his liver. They set up the surgery for 9-27-20…
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  • User: "Dlv"
    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…
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    Started by Dlv
    Most recent by XtremediverHCC
  • User: "westie66"
    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 …
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  • User: "tmpage1273"
    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 …
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    Most recent by XtremediverHCC
  • User: "Olgs"
    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 …
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  • User: "mydeardad"
    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. Th…
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  • User: "LINDAHOWARD43"
    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
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    Most recent by XtremediverHCC
  • User: "1NYCGUY"
    I am writing this in the hope that someone can help guide me. It is August 25 2012. Back in the early part of June, my mom was taken to the ER. She started the week as an amazing active 83 year old wo…
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  • User: "tuffenuff"
    Hi everyone! I'm an old pro at the head and neck discussion board but now I have a liver question. Father in law was diagnosed with cirrhosis about 15 years ago. He went through a series of 3 differen…
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    Started by tuffenuff
    Most recent by XtremediverHCC
  • User: "march00"
    Hi Folks, well I had the 16cm tumor removed last Oct, in april 5 grew and emblization worked very well but only for a short time, yesterday I was told that there are some in my portal vein and in the …
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    Most recent by Dannielle
  • User: "Betta"
    Hi there, My mom got a liver transplant in February and now she is doing okay. But, recently she was put on a new drug "rapamune" or sirolimus. Has anyone taken it after liver transplant. It seems the…
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  • User: "aming44"
    My grandmother was diagnosed with primary liver cancer today. We will be going to an oncologist tomorrow to learn the stage and type of cancer. I would love to know if anyone here has a doctor recomme…
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    Most recent by greene
  • User: "Lizystar"
    Found out my dads tumor grew and they are taking him off Nexavar ... It's hard not to be angry. I feel like we are doing everything to be positive. Going to drive to the a cancer hospital in the am an…
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    Started by Lizystar
    Most recent by greene
  • User: "base13"
    My father was diagnosed with colon cancer approximately 2 years ago, but now it has spread to his liver and lungs. Today he was told that a part of his treatment (Avemar, i think) was not working. He …
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    Started by base13
    Most recent by greene
  • User: "Gold44"
    Hi all My mom has Stage 4 rectal - diagnosed last June '11. I thought you folks may have some ideas... I posted last night about my mom's liver enzymes flying up over the last 10 days. It seems that h…
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  • User: "mydeardad"
    I talked to my fathers doctor this morning. They want to implant the Therasphere’s on the 10th of September. I explained that he can hardly walk, his entire body aches and he is extremely fatigued. No…
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    Started by mydeardad
    Most recent by 1NYCGUY
  • User: "slg"
    If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or near, California Pacific Medical Center will hold their Monthly Liver Cancer Support Group Meeting on Tuesday, September 11th from 2pm to 3:30. They meet e…
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  • User: "march00"
    Well its been quite a ride since last october when a 17cm lesion was removed from my left lobe, 5 months later I had 5 lesions on the liver, I received a embolization which killed 4 of the 5 lesions a…
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  • User: "march00"
    Well its been quite a ride since last october when a 17cm lesion was removed from my left lobe, 5 months later I had 5 lesions on the liver, I received a embolization which killed 4 of the 5 lesions a…
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    Started by march00
  • User: "gaileileen65"
    Help! I am at a loss for words! My ex-husband just went through agressive chemo & radiation for his small cell lung cancer (also in 2 lymph nodes in his neck). The final xrays showed it was miraculous…
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  • User: "slg"
    Hello, I have not been on this site for quite some time. It has been 7 mos. since losing my husband to Liver Cancer. So much has happened since but not a day goes by that I don't wish he were here wit…
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  • User: "ddpekks"
    My husband's dr has suggested Radiofrequency Ablation for his inoperable liver cancer. Some history, he has had radiation/chemo for colon/rectal cancer, then removal and resection and more chemo. Then…
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    Started by ddpekks
    Most recent by XtremediverHCC
  • User: "maxinecohen"
    Has anyone had this targeted radiation done with the microspheres yet?
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    Most recent by Dmolch
  • User: "Sue22"
    Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me what are the signs of knowing you have liver cancer? Did it hurt? Was there a doubt? I know someone that keep saying he think he has serious liver problems but he do…
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    Started by Sue22
    Most recent by matt_8105
  • User: "toni418"
    Hello I'm new to this is there anyone who has pancretic cancer?
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    Most recent by rizkadjohan
  • User: "maxinecohen"
    My husband was diagnosed 17 years ago with this rare & slow growing cancer. Is there anyone else that has this same disease?
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    Most recent by rizkadjohan
  • User: "matt_8105"
    Hi All, My father has been diagnosed with Hepatoma recently. Here's some background information about the current situation: - Two masses (9.1 cm x 7.4 cm) and (7.7cm x 7.5cm) - The larger of the two …
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  • User: "zekeb"
    I have a primary tumor and cirrhosis, have had two CE treatments, and have recently been placed on the transplant waiting list. My blood type is B, so the list is not that long (but of course the dono…
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    Started by zekeb
    Most recent by Cassandra74