A 13.0 x 6.5 cm lesion was found on my 85 year old husband's liver on Feb 16 of this year. A biopsy on Mar. 3 showed that it is early HCC cancer with no chirrosis. The mass did not exist 14 months prior and other than the stress he feel great and continues to take walks and use the rowing machine three times a week. The reason he went to the doctor was because in November his taste started to change and he lost 25 lbs in two months. His taste reverted back to normal about 12 days ago and he's gained back about 10lbs.
The options presented so far are removal of half of his liver or Y-90. He is leaning towards Y-90 as he would prefer to not go under the knife at his age.
I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has used Y-90 as their primary treatment. Dave's choice is quality of life over quanity and I fully support whatever he chooses. He wants to make as informed a decision as possible and tomorrow he will be getting his second opinion at the University of Washington Liver Tumor Center.
Thanks in advance for any info and support. Judi