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

Liver Cancer | Last Active: Sep 20 12:55pm | Replies (257)

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My husband is scheduled to have the Y90 next month. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023 and had two lobes removed. Unfortunately, the cancer metastasized to the liver and he’s been receiving chemo and immuno therapy, but it isn't helping anymore, and the tumor has grown from 7 cm to 12 cm. So the next step is targeted therapy. He’s hardly eating (says he's not hungry) and so fatigued that he just sits on the sofa most of the day. Just walking to the bathroom or to the garage exhausts him and when he does, he’s weak and I’m afraid he’s going to fall. What concerns me is if the Y90 will make him even weaker and fatigued? Has anyone been in this situation and found the Y90 actually made them feel better than before?

--Jackie

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I received the Y90 TARE treatment in Nov 24. Immediately afterward, I started a 2 yr drug trial with Durvalumab and Bevacizumab which are immunotherapy and tumor-starving drugs respectively. I do notice a lower energy level and I sleep for longer periods of time, but I am not certain which treatment caused this. I wish I could predict if the Y90 will add to your husband's fatigue, or if it will have no additional negative impact. I know that the Y90 gave me a significant mental boost. I know that many of us feel depressed at times which can bring on fatigue. But I wish you and your husband the best and have added you to my prayer list.

Leo