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Liver transplant - Let's support each other
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@stella25
When I was told that o needed a liver transplant for cancer. I could get a living donor and shorten the process. I would have to undergo unos protocol. Chemoradiation and brachey treatment be a accepted by unos as a candidate. My niece was the closest match after 5 days of testing at the Mayo in Rochester. They determined the liver size was not adequate for me. But if it was good we could of schedule surgery for transplant. I was at a 25 meld score. I was transplanted at 33 meld deceased donors.
Hope this helps.
God Bless
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Jerrydrennan, I am happy to hear that you recieved your liver transplant. Your niece is an amazing person to have offered, and undergone the evaluation to be your donor. I have extreme respect and admiration for her.
Jerry, how are you doing since transplant surgery? Do you have to undergo any extra treatment because of the cancer? I don't know how that all works.
@jerrydrennan I just checked back and saw that you received your transplant in September, very close to my own "transplantiversary", September 23. Are you back in full swing at this point? I didn't realize that they do transplants for liver cancer. As Rosemary commented, I am in the dark about it, is there any follow-up with any other cancer treatments?
It's so great to finally be on the other side of your liver problems. How did liver cancer effect you prior to transplant? Are there similarities to the problems of cirrhosis since the liver is probably not functioning well when it is cancerous?
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@jerrydrennan Thank you for your reply! The information you shared is very helpful as we begin our journey to transplant. This is such a great platform for those of us to learn about the transplant process from those of you who have gone through it. We appreciate your willingness to tell your story. I know I will have many more questions. Wishing you continued good health & much prosperity come the New Year!