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Y-90 liver cancer treatment

Posted by mudshark @mudshark, Dec 8, 2019

I recently was treated with y-90 on a tumor in my liver. I am interested in knowing of others that have had experiences good, or bad, and of long term results. I have had prior resection of the liver to remove a tumor but a new tumor surfaced in a different section. I am hoping the y-90 will prove to be a more permanent solution. Thanks

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parrot53 | @parrot53 | Feb 27 6:25am
In reply to @nhsusanne "Thanks for your explanation! I don't know at the moment which treatment I'll be getting. I'm..." + (show)
@nhsusanne

Thanks for your explanation! I don't know at the moment which treatment I'll be getting. I'm waiting to hear from the radiologist for an appointment. I imagine they are very busy and probably waiting for an approval from my insurance. I'll post again when I find out what the plan of action is.

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Hi, I was in limbo about what treatment,Y90 or ablation after they found a tumor in my liver. The radiologist chose ablation. It was painful for a few days but subsided pretty quickly. I have been cancer free for almost 2 years now so I have been able to avoid transplant since my numbers are good. The radiologist was wonderful and explained everything. Best of luck to you.

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revjohnson | @revjohnson | May 31 10:17pm
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@mudshark

I did not have a lot of bad side effects. Mostly a pain in my side, and fatigue. Both of which were pretty much what they told me would be possible. Today is 10 days after the procedure and I am beginning to feel pretty good.

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Not sure if my response is too late to assist you. But I had the Y90 procedure done in November 2023 for a primary tumor in my liver. The treatment process was arduous but the effects of the treatment have been good. Thank God I continue to have necrosis in the tumor that was treated. God bless.

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revjohnson | @revjohnson | May 31 10:20pm
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@digibson

Have faith in the Y90. I've only heard good about it and it surely worked for me.

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It has been a good effective treatment (Y90) for me since November 2023.

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revjohnson | @revjohnson | May 31 10:22pm
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@phillydawg

Hi Colleen...I was glad to hear that someone who has had y99 treatment had limited side effects. I will receive my y99 treatment next week for a 3.5cm unresectable HCC due to location and while I have evidence of Cirrhosis, all blood work is normal including AFP. No symptoms. Hoping that the y99 can shrink the tumor and future resection or transplantation will be possible. I am a otherwise very healthy 70 year old. Interested in hearing from others that have had y99 treatment and their progress toward a resolution or transplantation. Thanks

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Y90 has proven to be a very effective treatment for me against a primary tumor in my liver. I am experiencing necrosis (and shrinkage) of the tumor since having the treatment in November 2023. I recommend it highly if possible.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 12 11:55am
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@revjohnson

Y90 has proven to be a very effective treatment for me against a primary tumor in my liver. I am experiencing necrosis (and shrinkage) of the tumor since having the treatment in November 2023. I recommend it highly if possible.

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@revjohnson, your experience is helpful for people about to receive Y90 treatment. Thank you.

What do you wish you had known but didn't before starting treatment? In other words, was there something you might have been better prepared for?

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revjohnson | @revjohnson | Jun 12 12:02pm
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@colleenyoung

@revjohnson, your experience is helpful for people about to receive Y90 treatment. Thank you.

What do you wish you had known but didn't before starting treatment? In other words, was there something you might have been better prepared for?

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I can't think of anything other than it was an arduous and long day. I checked into the hospital at about 8 am and was discharged about 5 pm. The treatment itself is about 45 minutes or so. The preparation time is lengthy on day of procedure.

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