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Believe it or not, Tina....

Alot of liver resections take 80% when they do them. It's still scary at 50% though. I know you are frightened and so is your other half. I was a little nervous about it myself when it was my time. Only they opened me up and found that they needed to do RFA on me instead, so they burned a big ol' softball sized tumor out of my liver.

The liver is a miracle organ and while it may not grow back to its original size, full functionality is supposed to return and many people have had just that happen.

Keep one thing in mind, besides trying to calm your fears. Surgery is the absolute best option for removing the majority of the cancer. This will give you both the best chance to get as much out as possible.

I feel almost certain that Jorge will be undergoing more chemo when surgery is over and he recovers some. The cancer is systemic, so surgery and chemo improve his odds and give him a real chance to either get well for a while and possibly forever. Only time and follow-up will tell you that.

But, this is what you've been fighting for...this is what all of those scared times and sleepless nights have been for too. Try and embrace this - stare your fears down and both of you stand up to confront this situation.

It's scary because it's the unknown and we're all apprehensive or scared about things we do not know about or have experienced. He's going to be in ICU for a few days following the surgery, but that will be the absolute best place for him to be...round the clock monitoring.

When he's out of ICU, he'll probably get a private room for several more days as things try and heal up enough to go home. Walking will be the doctor's orders for the day. Short walks throughout the day to keep him mobile.

I do understand your concern, but not being able to qualify for surgery would have been much worse. You're a winner now, but you won't be able to see that, until its all over and the storm passes and he is back home.

The very best of luck to you both.

-Craig

Everything Craig says
Hi tina
The surgeon resected my right lobe (about 50-60%) and gall bladder when I had my resection 3 years ago now. It's now back to 90% of its original size and functioning well (actually it was probably 90% within a few months-amazing organ the liver). I do watch what I eat and drink so as not to stress it too. This is very good news as Craig says.

all the best,
Leslie

luvmum said:

sending you my best wishes
Dear Tina,

It's really good to have a plan now. Don't worry about the liver resection surgery, it's really manageable!

All the best to you and Jorge!
Love Dora

Mine was 80% not problem at all !
Hope the best to you hugs!

Hi Tina, Just wanted to
Hi Tina, Just wanted to wisah you & Jorge the best of luck. I have had 2 liver resections and am doing fine. the second one is because the surgeon wasn't sure he got it all the first time. The liver lit up on my last ct. so they went in again, and my oncologist told me i have a great chance of being cured. no promises of course, but was happy to hear that. So keep up your spirits, this is a good thing.Prayers to you both.
Judy. ( I am presently on xeloda for 6 months)