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Has anyone out there tried Histotripsy for tumors in the liver?

Posted by ssf @ssf, Aug 27 12:09pm

Has anyone out there tried Histotripsy for tumors in the liver? What were the results, where was it done, and most importantly did your insurance pay for it, or did you have to come out of pocket for the procedure?

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stevie17 | @stevie17 | 4 days ago
In reply to @stevie17 "No update. MRI and CT scan on 12/10." + (show)
@stevie17

No update. MRI and CT scan on 12/10.

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Regarding Histotriptsy will know evaluation in a few weeks per Cleveland Clinic. Will let you all know when I know more.

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jiangmx24 | @jiangmx24 | 5 hours ago
In reply to @hopeful33250 "I agree that it would be great to hear from someone who had this procedure, @jiangmx24...." + (show)
@hopeful33250

I agree that it would be great to hear from someone who had this procedure, @jiangmx24. However, it is difficult given the fact that this procedure is relatively new.

I would be very interested in hearing about your consultation after your appointment in December. Will you post again?

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Just a quick update about my consultation for Histotripsy. I visited IR doctor at UChicago Medical Center, and the doctor used a portable Ultrasound device to check the positions of my tumors. The conclusion was that it is not suitable for me, since the tumors are located behind my ribs, which block the ultrasound to reach the tumors. The doctor recommended Y90 to me instead. Does anyone have a recommendation for the good hospital for Y90 procedure, or there is not much difference between hospitals? Thanks in advance!

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