Anyone waiting for liver transplant and diagnosed with liver cancer?

Posted by parrot53 @parrot53, Nov 8, 2022

Good Day All,
I am wondering if anyone is in a similar situation. I have cirrhosis with good liver function. I was diagnosed with HCC and the tumor was treated with ablation. It has not recurred, at least not yet. It is my understanding that there is a 70% chance there will be more cancer due to a Cirrhotic liver. I am currently status 7 on the transplant list for a liver as I need to wait the required six months to gain MELD score exception points for the HCC. I feel very fortunate to have this time as this has been going on for the last three years now. However, I am worried about the cancer coming back and also unsure about a transplant if it does not come back. Just wondering if any of you are in or have been in a similar situation and have some encouragement. Thanks for listening.

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@fontanhccmom What preparations are required for both you and your son for the July 23rd transplant? I am unfamiliar with the living liver donor process. Thank you.

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@tomrennie we both went through the very extensive evaluation process. CT, MRI, ECG, labs, stress echo.

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@tomrennie he’s been back twice for more tests so I’m thinking he probably will not be a match either. Thank you for asking. Trying to wait patiently until our next appt👍🏼

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@gigi32 Sorry to hear that. When is the next appointment?

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@tomrennie we both went through the very extensive evaluation process. CT, MRI, ECG, labs, stress echo.

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@fontanhccmom Good luck with everything this week. How are you folks feeling physically? Emotionally?

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