Side effects after having Y90 treatment Radioembolization

Posted by vincelinda24 @vincelinda24, Sep 29 6:13pm

My husband has liver cancer, tumour size 4.9 cm. On 21 August 2025, he had the Y90 treatment. Due in December a CT scan to see if it worked.

Since the treatment he is constipated, has to take Lactulose and Restoralax in order to go and sometimes it doesn’t work.

He also has no appetite, eats little and has lost weight.

He also has fatigue.

Is this all normal or is it a sign that the treatment is not working and the cancer is spreading?

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cncrfghter7yrs | @cncrfghter7yrs | Oct 22 2:48pm

Thank you. Positivity and a positive outlook look helps. I keep a smile on my face. One battle at a time. I hope your battle is quickly won.

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Nov 5 8:00am

In reply to @vincelinda24 "@tomrennie my husband saw his doctor today and the type of liver cancer is Hepatocellula. His..." + (show)

@vincelinda24 Is your husband's scan still scheduled for tomorrow?

vincelinda24 | @vincelinda24 | Nov 5 11:45am

In reply to @tomrennie "@vincelinda24 Is your husband's scan still scheduled for tomorrow?" + (show)

@tomrennie yes. Hopefully by next week the Dr. will give us good news. Thanks for remembering.
How are you doing?

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Nov 5 2:52pm

In reply to @vincelinda24 "@tomrennie yes. Hopefully by next week the Dr. will give us good news. Thanks for remembering...." + (show)

@vincelinda24 Good luck with everything. Sometimes the wait is the hardest part. Crossing my fingers, and toes, that the news is great. Let us know what you find out ok? I am doing well. Finished another chemo cycle on Monday, and I keep moving forward. Thanks for asking.

vincelinda24 | @vincelinda24 | Nov 13 11:21am

Today my husband received good news of his Y90 treatment. It worked! Now in 4 month he’ll have an MRI. Thank God, we’re so happy.

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Nov 13 12:51pm

In reply to @vincelinda24 "Today my husband received good news of his Y90 treatment. It worked! Now in 4 month..." + (show)

@vincelinda24 That is awesome. I am so happy for both of you. That has to be a relief?

rademica | @rademica | Nov 17 9:56pm

Thank you so much for sharing this information about your experiences with Y90! My husband had a Y90 treatment on Sept 23 for 2 liver lesions. He had a rough couple of days and then seemed to be fine. All of a sudden he has been suffering from fatigue and loss of appetite and nausea. He has colon cancer, and an ileostomy, which metastisized to his liver so I didn't know what was going on or who to call. Seeing this thread has been such a relief. Nothing better than real life experience! Thank you again.