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Y-90 liver cancer treatment: What's your experience?

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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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 1 2:30pm
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@donnabl

Hello I'm going to do that y90 and kinda scared how was your did they go threw the hip and then threw the wrist I'm doing mine in September kinda scared looking up all the stuff but please message me bk thank

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@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure and it says "An interventional radiologist inserts a small tube, called a catheter, into an artery in the groin or wrist and threads it to the identified vessels that supply blood to your tumors." (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/targeted-radiation-therapy)

@revjohnson and @alfonso22 both reported that it isn't painful, but I'll let them explain a bit more about the procedure, what to expect and how you can prepare.

Donna, you will be able to go home that same day as the procedure. Do you have someone going with you to the appointment to be your support and take you home?

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revjohnson | @revjohnson | Aug 1 2:41pm
In reply to @colleenyoung "@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure and it says "An interventional radiologist inserts a small tube, called a catheter, into an artery in the groin or wrist and threads it to the identified vessels that supply blood to your tumors." (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/targeted-radiation-therapy)

@revjohnson and @alfonso22 both reported that it isn't painful, but I'll let them explain a bit more about the procedure, what to expect and how you can prepare.

Donna, you will be able to go home that same day as the procedure. Do you have someone going with you to the appointment to be your support and take you home?

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It's really nothing to worry about. It's just that its typically a long day at the clinic from check-in to check-out.

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alfonso22 | @alfonso22 | Aug 1 6:14pm
In reply to @colleenyoung "@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure and it says "An interventional radiologist inserts a small tube, called a catheter, into an artery in the groin or wrist and threads it to the identified vessels that supply blood to your tumors." (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/targeted-radiation-therapy)

@revjohnson and @alfonso22 both reported that it isn't painful, but I'll let them explain a bit more about the procedure, what to expect and how you can prepare.

Donna, you will be able to go home that same day as the procedure. Do you have someone going with you to the appointment to be your support and take you home?

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Y90 is simple small pain my was by my groin some burning I rested for a day and I was ok yes need to be careful since it goes to main artery so need to take it easy I was lucky no side effects some minor discomfort in my case my 2nd was TACE same procedure but with chemo chemicals that was a little more painful for me more side effects but overall no bad within day back to normal again careful where the catheter goes in hope this help

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donnabl | @donnabl | Aug 9 9:21am
In reply to @alfonso22 "Y90 is simple small pain my was by my groin some burning I rested for a..." + (show)
@alfonso22

Y90 is simple small pain my was by my groin some burning I rested for a day and I was ok yes need to be careful since it goes to main artery so need to take it easy I was lucky no side effects some minor discomfort in my case my 2nd was TACE same procedure but with chemo chemicals that was a little more painful for me more side effects but overall no bad within day back to normal again careful where the catheter goes in hope this help

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Thank you well I have to do 2 surgery in a four days but the sound of it is looks like I should be ok so what about the radiation can I be around people pets I thought I would have to lock myself away from people my boyfriend is scared he's going to get radiation so he doesn't want to come with me but I'll have my son and one of my daughters mind you I have 9 kids lol 5 boys 4 girls my youngest is 17 but I'm so ready to get on that transplant list but I hope the best for you and all that has cancer God bless all 🙏🙏

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donnabl | @donnabl | Aug 9 9:28am
In reply to @colleenyoung "@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@donnabl, I can imagine that it is kinda scary when you read about the Y-90 procedure and it says "An interventional radiologist inserts a small tube, called a catheter, into an artery in the groin or wrist and threads it to the identified vessels that supply blood to your tumors." (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/targeted-radiation-therapy)

@revjohnson and @alfonso22 both reported that it isn't painful, but I'll let them explain a bit more about the procedure, what to expect and how you can prepare.

Donna, you will be able to go home that same day as the procedure. Do you have someone going with you to the appointment to be your support and take you home?

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I'll be there for 4 days I will have 2 surgery September 10th and the 13th and I can come home yes I'll have my daughter there for me as my boyfriend is scared he's going to get radiation but I don't no if he can can you tell me if I have to stay away from family and pets I have a dog that can not be without me and I heard I have to lock myself away from people so I don't give them radiation so I'm interested into knowing what I can do for this please thank you and bless all the cancer people 🙏🙏🙏

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alfonso22 | @alfonso22 | Aug 9 10:14am
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@donnabl

Thank you well I have to do 2 surgery in a four days but the sound of it is looks like I should be ok so what about the radiation can I be around people pets I thought I would have to lock myself away from people my boyfriend is scared he's going to get radiation so he doesn't want to come with me but I'll have my son and one of my daughters mind you I have 9 kids lol 5 boys 4 girls my youngest is 17 but I'm so ready to get on that transplant list but I hope the best for you and all that has cancer God bless all 🙏🙏

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Glad you doing well and looking forward not sure what kind of radiation you going to have but if it is the Y90 yes need to be away from pets kids for 2 weeks as I was told again it is safe tell your boyfriend he will be fine lol I couldn’t hold my cat since my radiation beads were on my liver driving you back from the procedure is ok just keep arm distance no hugs we do not bean up radiation 😆 keep positive accept your cancer glad you want the transplant I was thinking about it but my choice I don’t want it now don’t get me wrong transplant safe life’s I think I just go with the flow of my body and knowing God has plans for me best to you and family this journey will be interesting but hang in there positive life is beautiful ❤️💚💚💚❤️

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donnabl | @donnabl | Aug 10 6:41am

Thank you for the information yes life is beautiful I'm getting the y90 kinda scared but by the way I hear things it's not to bad 😔 but just found out I have covid man I'm in some freaking pain my body hurts headache 🤕 from the idk 😐 it hurts can't take nothing but I woke up this morning feeling a little better and I'm kinda wondering why you dont want a a liver transplant but i guess you got your own reason right well my friend please keep in touch and I'll be praying for you and all that has cancer 🙏

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neadkins | @neadkins | Aug 28 10:19am

I am post mapping and awaiting scheduling for Y90 treatment. It has been just over 2 weeks since mapping and began to feel some discomfort in liver area. Kind of like a muscle pull or deep bruising. Has anyone else experienced same after mapping?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 11 4:07pm
In reply to @neadkins "I am post mapping and awaiting scheduling for Y90 treatment. It has been just over 2..." + (show)
@neadkins

I am post mapping and awaiting scheduling for Y90 treatment. It has been just over 2 weeks since mapping and began to feel some discomfort in liver area. Kind of like a muscle pull or deep bruising. Has anyone else experienced same after mapping?

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@neadkins, I'm tagging @donnabl @alfonso22 @revjohnson to see if they experience discomfort after mapping, like a bruising.

@neadkins, did the discomfort resolve in the meantime? Have you started Y90 treatment?

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donnabl | @donnabl | Sep 11 4:14pm
In reply to @neadkins "I am post mapping and awaiting scheduling for Y90 treatment. It has been just over 2..." + (show)
@neadkins

I am post mapping and awaiting scheduling for Y90 treatment. It has been just over 2 weeks since mapping and began to feel some discomfort in liver area. Kind of like a muscle pull or deep bruising. Has anyone else experienced same after mapping?

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Hello I just did mine yesterday and I'll be doing the y90 on Friday yes it hurts like I have bruises on my arm can't lift nothing and yes it hurts like I'm holding something for a long time 😔 but I'm hoping the outcome will be better after the y90 on Friday prayers for you and the pain hope all is well

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