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Seeking input re: questions to ask my oncologist 5 weeks post-Whipple

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (14)
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@gamaryanne

I had the radioactive treatment inserted directly into my liver cluster. It was termed a Y-90 procedure. Very successful in 8/2022. Pushed the cluster to 95% or more necrosis and allowed resection of a large part of my liver 2/2023. It is done by specially trained Radiologists. That segment of liver has completely grown back healthy.

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markymarkfl | @markymarkfl | Nov 9, 2023

@gamaryanne , did you have any evidence of mets elsewhere when they did the Y-90? I've been told I have too many for this kind of treatment. I guess this is another one of those things you can only do if you catch it early.

@ncteacher , I'm with you on the chocolate! I'm developing more superstitious rituals than a major league baseball player. I've noticed the pattern over 21 chemo treatments that my CA19-9 is more likely to go down each time if I 1) get a massage 1-2 days after chemo; 2) don't skip church; 3) eat more dark chocolate. #3 is a tough balancing act with the diabetes, but a price I'm willing to pay. 😉

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