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Bland liver embolization

Posted by sophiarose @sophiarose, Jan 10 8:48pm

In Dec of 2019 I had grade 2 NET with Ki-67 of 7% tumors removed from my liver
According to my surgeon they are behaving like grade 2 NET and the chance that they are something other than NET is zero.
Thursday I am having a liver embolization done the radiologist wants to do a biopsy
Why???
My fear is that something can go wrong so why do it if nothing will be different from 2019
Has anyone else ever had a biopsy done where the tumor changed
Please advise

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sophiarose | @sophiarose | Feb 7 12:05pm
In reply to @hopeful33250 "So good to know that your embolization went well, @sophiarose. I can understand you wanting to..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

So good to know that your embolization went well, @sophiarose. I can understand you wanting to wait before doing the left side. How long do you intend to wait before making the decision on the second embolization?

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I just spoke to the doctor that did the procedure
I will get a mri in April and if the embolization worked on my right side
I will get the left side done in May
Thank you all for your caring support

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 7 2:29pm
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@sophiarose

I just spoke to the doctor that did the procedure
I will get a mri in April and if the embolization worked on my right side
I will get the left side done in May
Thank you all for your caring support

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I so appreciate hearing from you @sophiarose. I'm sure you are looking forward to having the MRI in April and knowing if the embolization has done its work.

It's a pleasure to offer you support and caring. It's important to realize that we are not alone in this journey with NETs.

Will you keep in touch with any questions that come up?

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sophiarose | @sophiarose | Feb 7 2:33pm
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@hopeful33250

I so appreciate hearing from you @sophiarose. I'm sure you are looking forward to having the MRI in April and knowing if the embolization has done its work.

It's a pleasure to offer you support and caring. It's important to realize that we are not alone in this journey with NETs.

Will you keep in touch with any questions that come up?

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Absolutely

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