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Radioembolization vs Y90: Are they the same? Results?

Liver Cancer | Last Active: Feb 8 8:10pm | Replies (12)

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@stevie17

Radioembolization is the Y90 procedure. First they have to map the liver entering through the femoral artery. That is done before they actually put the radioactive seeds in the tumor. A week or more later your seeds are placed inside the targeted tumor. You are semi sedated. No pain. Takes a couple of hours. Go home same day. I am sad to say Y90 did not work for me. I think the success rate is about 80% so with cancer that’s not bad odds. Good luck.

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I had Y90 in Nov, 24 on two tumors 6cm in size. A three month MRI showed 98-99% of the treated area was killed.. My Dr was very pleased. Recovery for me was quit difficult with pain, fevers and crippling fatigue for 2 plus months but the results were worth it. Sorry it didn't work for you Stevie 17th. I have to do it again for another very small tumor in a few weeks.