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Newly diagnosed with liver cancer, having trouble coping

Posted by joemina @joemina, Oct 27 8:57am

Just diagnosed with liver cancer 4 days ago. Looks to be an early diagnosis. Still my anxiety and thoughts are all over the place. Any help or advice will be appreciated. Are there zoom or online cancer support groups. Joe

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | 5 days ago

@helese0802 & @joemina: So sorry to hear of your liver tumor biopsy & awaiting diagnosis. I would research “directed therapy of cancer liver tumors” to become knowledgeable about alternate treatments that would be appropriate for you. Then I would seek out cancer specialist (not just surgeons) for 2nd opinion (you need priority appt due to diagnosis).
I believe the Lederman procedure you are referring to is Histrotripsy? This is a new treatment for liver tumors using ultrasound.
I think Your treatment decision demands the best advice, 2nd opinions and careful consideration.
Best to you, Bette

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | 5 days ago
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I have a large mass at 54 waiting for the insurance to approve a biopsy as a single mother of five children. Unknown about the outcome yet. The surgeon wants to embolize the veins to the mass. He said if we resect the liver I may not make it off of the table. Dr. Gil Lederman in Manhattan uses radio waves to treat patients.
The point is to be there for yourself and if you have family.

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Hello @helise0802 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you found this forum. It is a great place to learn from the experiences of others and give and receive encouragement.

How long ago did you receive this diagnosis? How are you feeling now?

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helise0802 | @helise0802 | 5 days ago
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Hello @helise0802 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you found this forum. It is a great place to learn from the experiences of others and give and receive encouragement.

How long ago did you receive this diagnosis? How are you feeling now?

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A month and a half. Tired, weak, frustrated and upset because at the same time my ex and my neighbors were taking me to court 12/3/24 in a civil battle over my house and land. Now we have to move out of our home! My ex threw out his own children! A real S.O.B.!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | 5 days ago
In reply to @helise0802 "A month and a half. Tired, weak, frustrated and upset because at the same time my..." + (show)
@helise0802

A month and a half. Tired, weak, frustrated and upset because at the same time my ex and my neighbors were taking me to court 12/3/24 in a civil battle over my house and land. Now we have to move out of our home! My ex threw out his own children! A real S.O.B.!

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I'm so sorry that you are going through all of this and having health issues as well. I hope you will keep posting as you deal with the biopsy and treatment plan.

Will you post again with any questions, concerns or updates?

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helise0802 | @helise0802 | 5 days ago
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@hopeful33250

I'm so sorry that you are going through all of this and having health issues as well. I hope you will keep posting as you deal with the biopsy and treatment plan.

Will you post again with any questions, concerns or updates?

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Ok

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