My name is John and I live in Houston. A year ago I was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma and placed on chemotherapy, starting with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin. I tolerated these well with the usual side effects. After a few treatments my oncologist placed me on Cisplatin and Gemcitabine. The Cisplatin caused problems with my kidneys so I finished the chemo cycle of 6 treatments with Gemcitabine only while obtaining approval for the immunotherapy drug Imfinzi. I was infused today with my third Imfinzi treatment. After my most recent PET scan, my diagnosis has been updated to Intrahepatic Bile Duct Carcinoma. The liver cancer is too scattered for surgery and only the largest lesion shows any growth. The rest of the liver cancer has shrunk and some lesions have disappeared. The most recent blood work shows good bile duct and liver function. I that's my journey to this forum. I look forward to participating in this forum and welcome feedback. John
It is indeed a journey, John. It is important to reach out for feedback, and to remain positive. I was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 liver disease, with extensive scarring, confirmed by a second opinion. I have not had a liver biopsy, but it is on my "to do" list. Question: Have you or anyone else read about the possible connection between liver disease and a-fib, caused by a decrease in blood flow?
Sarah.
It is indeed a journey, John. It is important to reach out for feedback, and to remain positive. I was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 liver disease, with extensive scarring, confirmed by a second opinion. I have not had a liver biopsy, but it is on my "to do" list. Question: Have you or anyone else read about the possible connection between liver disease and a-fib, caused by a decrease in blood flow?
Sarah.