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Y-90 liver cancer treatment: What's your experience?

Posted by mudshark @mudshark, Dec 8, 2019

I recently was treated with y-90 on a tumor in my liver. I am interested in knowing of others that have had experiences good, or bad, and of long term results. I have had prior resection of the liver to remove a tumor but a new tumor surfaced in a different section. I am hoping the y-90 will prove to be a more permanent solution. Thanks

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nana120 | @nana120 | 6 days ago
In reply to @stevie17 "Has anyone been told before Y90 surgery that it usually has to be done again on..." + (show)
@stevie17

Has anyone been told before Y90 surgery that it usually has to be done again on the same tumor? Just got a call from my IR office asking when I want to have my second surgery! I told the woman I knew nothing about having another Y90 when we don’t even know what the first one has done, it’s only been 4 weeks since it was done. Very suspicious of this doctor. Notified my oncologist and surgeon for the opinion.

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My IR physician told me she didn’t expect me to need her again after my Y90. It has been 2 weeks & my CT scan is not until May. I am feeling good except for fatigue & rest when I need to.

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debbwca99 | @debbwca99 | 5 days ago
In reply to @dave1952 "I had Y90 in November 24. The results were very good. I had some complications that..." + (show)
@dave1952

I had Y90 in November 24. The results were very good. I had some complications that were pretty tough for almost three months but my situation was unusual according to my Drs.

Has anyone had any issues with EXTREMELY dry, scaling itchy skin after the procedure? I could scratch myself until I bleed it is so bad. I use lots of high moisturizing lotion but that only helps for a short time. Some of the areas are actually painful. Any suggestions?

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My husband got relief with light therapy, prescribed by a dermatologist after topical creams and lotions didn't take care of it. It's non-invasive, highly controlled exposure to, I think, UV-A and B rays. He had it twice a week, and after a few months the itching was gone. (I had the same treatment for a skin condition not related to cancer. It worked, after nothing had for 4-5 years). It's worth asking about.

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dave1952 | @dave1952 | 5 days ago

Thank you. I will talk to my deratologist.

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