Therasphere (not sure about spelling)

suz_3
suz_3 Member Posts: 17
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Just wondering if anyone out there is familiar with this option to treat liver mets. It entails inserting a catheter into the liver and shooting beads of radiation to the tumors. My doctor has suggested this procedure, so I wanted to know if any of you have heard of it or experienced it.

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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    Wish you well
    There are some here who have had that procedure. I'm sure they will chime in soon and give you the info you need. I have not had it, but I just want to wish you well.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #3
    Some reading material


    A Clinician’s Guide to Nuclear Medicine

    Medical Necessity Guidelines

    If there's no other way to attack the cancer tumors, and there
    is no promising prognosis if the tumors are not eliminated quickly,
    this may be a very viable option.

    I would get other opinions first. Some surgeons can do wonders,
    where others turn to other methods to do what they are not able to.

    Best thoughts to you!

    John
  • krystiesq
    krystiesq Member Posts: 240 Member
    #4
    Y-90
    My mom had this done. It was successful, however her cancer was too advanced and she ended up passing away. I know all about it. I know what she went through, if you have questions, let me know.
  • iluvmms
    iluvmms Member Posts: 134 Member
    #5
    krystiesq said:

    Y-90
    My mom had this done. It was successful, however her cancer was too advanced and she ended up passing away. I know all about it. I know what she went through, if you have questions, let me know.

    i did
    I had this done back in February of last year. I had several mets to liver and was considered not operable, so we did theraspheres. After doing it, I was able to have liver resection in April and have been all clear every since then. Let me know if you want more details about this.
  • suz_3
    suz_3 Member Posts: 17
    #6
    krystiesq said:

    Y-90
    My mom had this done. It was successful, however her cancer was too advanced and she ended up passing away. I know all about it. I know what she went through, if you have questions, let me know.

    Yes, I would love to know
    Yes, I would love to know the details. Thanks!

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