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Side effects after having Y90 treatment Radioembolization
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My brother had y90 treatment to the left lobe of his liver on July 7. At that time his tumor marker number was 3400 (he has advanced HCC with multiple tumors in both lobes.) It took him EIGHT weeks to start feeling well again from all the side effects, and he had them all. At three weeks post treatment his tumor marker was 7,000! Basically they told him the Y90 had not worked and he should go on hospice. However, His latest Tumor marker number was 900! The team has been amazed at his turn around and has now scheduled a second Y90 for the right lobe. So, don’t give up, and don’t believe the information that says side effects should last about two weeks.
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@elizabethmaltieri
I have found a number of factors not related directly to cancer but to inflammation or infection can drive tumor markers higher and as things resolve the tumor marker comes down from very high levels. We have been dealing with bacterial and fungal infections for months now and the ca19-9 marker was very high. We are still monitoring as things improve and expect it to drop over time. We have decided to not react quickly to the numbers we see as much but try to give things a little time to resolve. It’s so hard to be patient and not panic. Wish you the best outcome and best resolution.
@elizabethmaltieri I also had Y-90 on a 13 cm tumor on my right lobe on 9/3 with a follow up MRI on 10/4. Throughout this time I had exteme fatigue and weakness in my legs to the point that a walker was necessary and I was told to give it 2 weeks to resolve itself, The follow up MRI showed no reduction in the size of the tumor, but necrosis on the perimeter which I am told was a good sign that the Y-90 is working. I was prescribed a weekly infusion of IV fluids for dehydration and the first treatment helped with the fatigue somewhat.
So I guess everyone's side effects and results from the procedure are unique and there is not a single reaction for all patients.
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@elizabethmaltieri
Thanks good to know.