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Liver Cancer

anyone on Oxaliplatin and 5-FU??
Just started oxaliplatin and 5 FU.Anyone who took it? Does it help?
anyone have success with folfox avastin oxaliplatin
my partner started chemo about six weeks ago (one treatment every two weeks) and has had what seems like an amazing response to the chemo in a short time. He was in tremendous pain with a very enlarged liver. His liver has shrunk to almost normal and he has no pain. He has some side effects, but has been able to eat well…
newly diagnosed
hi all, need a little help, i have been living with hcv and cirrhosis for years now i am a kaiser patient in fontana ca.in 2009 a mri spotted two legions on my liver dr said not to worry.In 2010 another mri showed no change one legion 6mm and the other 7 they were doin mri and ct every 6 months but in 2010 dr said to go a…
Pain Meds
Even though the Dr.s have told my husband repeatedly, that he doesn't have to be in such pain, he stubbornly refused to take anything more than Advil, or Bayer aspirin. He had been prescribed Oxycontin back in Nov.2010, and has finally decided he's tired of the pain, and doesn't have to try and play 'Mr. Tough Guy'…
liver cancer
My father age is 64 years. Dr told 4 th stage HCC. what we we can do
Has anyone had any experience with constant hiccups?
My husband has had hiccups off and on for a couple of weeks. Anyone had this problem? He has them even while sleeping.. HELP!
Ascites, diuretics, low blood pressure, tired but still hanging in there!
just checking in and letting you know that Ed is still hanging in there. Had his chemoambulazation 9 days ago and this slowed him down a bit but we are going to fight a good fight and get back to healthy.
Transplant
Just want everyone to know my husband had his liver transplant on Tuesday. He is doing well.
Extremely tired after several chemos and a constant urge like need to have BM.
I am writing for my dad (60 year old with colon cancer and mets to liver, inoperable and radiation not an option) He has a constant urge like he has to have a Bowel Movement, even after he has one. It is causing him alot of pain and discomfort. Anyone had any experience with this? He is on tons of pain meds and nothing…
Bleeding Varices or what????
We woke up yesterday morning to brother, (stage 4 liver w/spinal mets,varices, acites and edema)coughing up blood and passing it in his stool. It has been around 4 wks. since he was over coagulated for pulmonary embolism and bled profusely from varices. At that time they took him off of all blood thinners and banded…
Ozone therapy?
Does anyone know NYONE THAT HAS used ozone therapy or any kind of alternative treatment with good effects on cancer??
All out alternative treatment anyone
I would like to get in touch with anyone with L Cancer who has gone full on with alternative treatments: Diet, plus the number of possible supplements, B17, Turmeric, Silymarin, Colloidal Silver, Graviola, Anti-Oxidants, alkaline diet, anti-angiogenesis diet etc etc Has anyone here used (is using) any of these and does it…
Primary Liver cancer
My dad was diagnosed with liver cancer on his birthday in March of 2010. The doctor reports were ambiguous from the beginning. Initially the doctors told us it has spread but upon confirmation that the cancer was contained in the liver, my dad became eligble for liver surgery. this surgery was performed at Sloan Kettering.…
Transarterial Chemo Embolization-Does it work?
Hi Everyone, My dad has liver mets (7 tumors). Resection couldn't be done because of cirrhosis. He is supposed to have The TACE procedure done on Tuesday. Does it work? Is it worth it. He heard it is quite painful and he might be in the hospital for a period of time. Any thought would be appreciated. Lisa
Stage 4 Liver w/spinal mets
Hi,I have been searching these and other boards over the past few months.I have found so much helpful info, however it seems rare to find someone who has similar exp. with spinal involvement. My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer with spinal mets in September 2010. At that time he was given the grim prognosis…
Mother Just Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer - Would Like To Talk With Stage 4 Survivors
Hi, my name is Mike and today, my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She had a CT Scan done while in the ER and they found cancer from her liver down to her uterus. As of today, she has not met with the Oncologist. She has only met with the ER Doctor and the OBGYN Doctor. Both doctors did not paint a good picture…
Caring for family member - realistically
Hello everyone, My father was diagnosed with Lung cancer, non small type in November of 2010. My father is young, only 63. He was previously diagnosed with Emphysema (COPD), and the Cancer was misdiagnosed as the advancement of the COPD. The lung cancer has also caused his COPD to worsen. He has received multiple rounds of…
nutrition issues
I'm sure it is a common problem. I could use some help. With the liver function as it is and the swelling we have been told low sodium. Now he is also anemic and his albumin level is low. The doctor says eat healthy and add boost and/or ensure to see if that helps. After his Y90 treatments he has an awful taste in his…
nutrition may be the best answer yet
Hello All. My husband has primary liver cancer and his liver did not do well with Nexavar and is too weak for another treatment of ambulazation. Good Nutrition is the only therapy that we are following now. We tried meatless meatballs from Trader Joe's with their organic marinara sauce and it was delicious. it is difficult…
What to expect
My brother in law was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer in Aug and now it has spread to his spine. He is very- very tired and only has a half hour's worth of energy to visit with people. My family won't give me any other info other than "he's tired" - what is really going on and how long do you think he has? The doc's…
Doctor gave us hope today
The doctor gave us hope today. We left the doctors office on Tuesday with the feeling he was end stage and just a matter of time. I think it was worse than they day we were told he had cancer. Turns out the doctor was looking at old blood tests. He went to the other doctor today and he had the blood test results from…
Stage 4 HCC - my introduction
Hi my names Mike and I’m 41 and I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 HCC - primary liver cancer...oh wait this isn’t that kind of group haha. No laughing matter but that's how I deal with things like this, humor. I was diagnosed March 3 2010 with no prior symptoms. I was transferred to another hospital for a…
Ultrasound?
Hi there, Long story short, I have been having blood in my stool as well as pain under my right rib cage, bloating and back pain. I had a CT scan and colonoscopy, which both came back normal, except for tiny luncencies in my liver, too small to characterize, likely representing cysts. My doctor said anything this small…
Encephalopathy
My husband had his first encounter with encephalopathy over the weekend. Wow!! I was not prepared for how quickly this can happen. I knew he wasn't doing very well that morning but with in a few hours he was almost nonresponsive. Ended up calling 911 and not too long after he was at the er the doctor came in and said he's…
our recent scare...
Hi all, My name is Jason and i am a grandson of a cancer survivor. We recently found out that my grandmother was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. She has about 30% of her liver left and the rest has been completely covered in cancer. She is 77 years of age and is still full of life, love and hope. Growing up my…
Not ready to give up yet
So...I don't even know what to say. It's been more than a year since my husband's diagnosis of primary liver cancer. That it has been a year is making me nervous today because I haven't heard of many that make it past a year. Nexavar did more harm than good and it was discontinued two weeks ago. I have to keep the faith…
Nexevar
Can anyone share their results of nexevar use? My dad was just started on it, with this really help his cancer?
new to this and looking for input
Hi everyone, Sorry we have to meet this way, but I'm looking to the experts for some advise and information. In August 2010 I had surgery for possible Ovarian Cancer. They did a complete hysterectomy and found that I had a very large, basketball size (per the surgeon) fibroid tumor. The name of the fibroid was clear cell…
Ideas please
I posted under caregivers but I know not everybody goes there so I wanted to post here as well. I was at the hospital yesterday and the oncology department had a table of donated items free for the patients hats, bags etc. I in the past spent alot of time decorating sweatshirts & T shirts. Since I tend to hang on to…
Anyone else have problems taking Nexavar?
My husband has been on Nexavar, since Nov. 2010. In the beginning, he was started on the full dose of 800 mg per day. Almost immediately, the side effects kicked in. According to the Nurses from Nexavar, he has every side effect, except high blood pressure. The Onc. has tried everything from taking him off for a week at a…

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