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Liver Cancer | Last Active: Dec 23, 2023 | Replies (16)
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I was started on Pemazyre and am on my 2nd 21-day cycle now. My MRI is scheduled for Feb. 9th to see if there has been any shrinkage. According to Dr. Smoot at Mayo I only need like 2cm shrinkage away from the vena cava to be eligible for resection. I am hopeful and ready for my trip back up to Mayo from KC.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jan 26, 2022

You have to be on pins and needles in anticipation for the results of the treatment. It’s such good news that you’re tolerating the Pemazyre so you can continue on with it. I believe this is the same medication my neighbor was on before his a surgery for CC. He’s now almost 2 years post surgery and doing amazingly well. This summer he was out rebuilding their patio, all the yard work, and yesterday he was out shoveling snow! He and I joke about being super humans! 😂

Waiting, I swear, is the worst! I’ll be sending up some prayers for nothing but the best news for you with your MRI. Mayo is my home away from home these days so I know you’re in the very best of hands there. It is a place of Hope!

What are some favorite places of yours in Rochester or in the Clinic? Do you wander around looking at the art?

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