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Bummed: Colon cancer has metastasized to my liver!
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Here's more information about HAI pump at Mayo Clinic
- Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy spares livers and saves lives https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/cancer/news/hepatic-artery-infusion-pump-chemotherapy-spares-livers-and-saves-lives/mac-20539443
And a specific discussion about it with other members here:
- Hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) pump for liver mets https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/haic-pump-for-liver-mets/
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Hi,
I had the HAI surgery last August at Duke. Unfortunately, my body rejected the pump and it had to be removed after an infection 12 days later. However, I had a liver resection and am on Keytruda and Avastin which work well. I'm a healthy and active stage 4 person. I work full time, hike, eat well, and enjoy life. Yes, I have my limitations and down days, but please know there are options.
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A point of interest. A good friend of mine in the late 1990s had colon cancer that mets to his liver. Both lobes with over 18 tumors. He was part of the clinical trial for the liver pump at MSK.
He lived over 16 years and his quality of life was pretty good. He was given 6-18 months to live when he was diagnosed. The pump was a miracle for him.