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It's not all about the MELD Score

Transplants | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (217)
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@digibson

I am curious of the same thing. I started with a meld score of 8 and went to 10 after diagnosed with two small carcinomas on my liver. I had those treated with Y90 radiation and they continue to shrink. Now I'm back at 8 and wondering if its because my cirrhosis is healing? Additionally I was diagnosed with HEP C which along with what little I drank caused the cirrhosis. The HEP C was treated and has gone away. I at least hope further liver damage has ceased.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 29, 2020

@digibson, This is such a positive and uplifting post! I hope for continuing positive progress.

I am a patient, and like you, don't fully understand the amazing properties of the liver. And I don't know much about our MELD scores, except that we (and our scores) are all different. I want to share the following article written by Mayo Transplant Staff: The MELD Score: Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/the-meld-score-definitions-and-frequently-asked-questions/
How long has it been since you were diagnosed with the carcinomas, and when did you begin the treatment? Is that when you learned about the cirrhosis and HEP C?
Have you been able to ask your transplant doctors about your liver's health?

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