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I recently learned of histotripsy treatment for metastatic NETs
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Dec 31, 2024 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
The last info I saw was for now only 4 or less tumors can be treated in a liver. For now it is very expensive, there are trials going on to address more than 4 tumors at a time. We looked at it but our medical team at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee felt it was too new procedure in our case. There is a good bit of info online about it to look at if you want to learn more.
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My liver had so many tumors that they were not counted. After 4 treatments of Lutathera, as the doctor said your liver is clear. There are still several sub centimeter spots, but compared to what it was in August of 2023, the scan on Dec 18, 2024, it looks great. Prayers for answers you need.
In May of 2024 I had 5 tumors worked on (in my liver) (I was told that I was 3rd in the world to have this done. It was by Dr. Ong out of Swedish Hosp. in Seattle. It worked somewhat, but I still need to continue my other treatments. They were hoping for the Abscopal effect, but that is rare.
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Where are the trials for more than 4 tumors at a time?