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sfmarie
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Hi All,
I do not post much, I try to respond to those that I can and offer words of encouragement. Every time I read the posts here, my heart breaks!
My sister was given the green light to have liver surgery! She will have it next week. This is a BIG step, as despite chemo since April of last year, her numbers have not gone down and her onc. thinks without chemo, her cancer spreads. This is also huge because she was denied by her insurance company twice for SIR Spheres and her latest scan also showed peritoneal "uptake". Luckily, the tumor board did not think this was a deal breaker and gave the green light to have her liver resected. We hope at the same time, they can remove visible signs of disease. While this by no means is a cure, but perhaps can get her closer to NED.
Surgery is scheduled for Feb 5th if all goes well during pre-op. Please keep us in your prayers. This has been one hell of a ride and I hope to get off it soon.
Marie
I do not post much, I try to respond to those that I can and offer words of encouragement. Every time I read the posts here, my heart breaks!
My sister was given the green light to have liver surgery! She will have it next week. This is a BIG step, as despite chemo since April of last year, her numbers have not gone down and her onc. thinks without chemo, her cancer spreads. This is also huge because she was denied by her insurance company twice for SIR Spheres and her latest scan also showed peritoneal "uptake". Luckily, the tumor board did not think this was a deal breaker and gave the green light to have her liver resected. We hope at the same time, they can remove visible signs of disease. While this by no means is a cure, but perhaps can get her closer to NED.
Surgery is scheduled for Feb 5th if all goes well during pre-op. Please keep us in your prayers. This has been one hell of a ride and I hope to get off it soon.
Marie
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Your sister and your family
Your sister and your family are in my prayers and I hope all goes,the surgery will be done successfully.Take care.Best wishes and best luck to your sister.0 -
Glad to hearzigswife said:Marie-
I am so excited for
Marie-
I am so excited for you and your sister! I can't remember if you had mentioned it, but where is your sister having surgery? I may put them on the list for getting another opinion
that your sister is going to be getting the surgery. I am scheduled for a repeat CT and a MRI to decide if my liver met is resectable. If so, I will my surgery will be having surgery on the 5th also. I wish her all the best and send postitive thoughts for her reaching NED. Positive thoughts to you as well, wonderful that she has you in her corner!
Blessings,
Joanne0 -
Zigswifezigswife said:Marie-
I am so excited for
Marie-
I am so excited for you and your sister! I can't remember if you had mentioned it, but where is your sister having surgery? I may put them on the list for getting another opinion
She is being treated at USC by Dr. Lenz. The other place (near where I live, no names mentioned) basically gave up.
Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers!
Lisa-I will keep you posted. I think you also consulted with Lenz?0 -
Marie,robinvan said:Such good news!
I hope it all goes well.
Rob; in Vancouver
That is great news !
Marie,
That is great news ! My sister has been a constant support to me through my battle. I will be praying for your sister and you. I hope she has great results.
Brenda0 -
That is just wonderful
That is just wonderful news....
Give her my best please.0 -
Marie
Marie,
Good new for your sister. I will keep her and you in my prayers this next week. I'm glad the team of docs at USC have stepped up and are going to work to rid her of the cancer they can get to. You are a dear sister, I'm sure you give your sister strength.
Aloha,
Kathleen0
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