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Y-90 treatment: What helps with fatigue? Is it normal?
Hello, my Husband was diagnosed with liver cancer this last Sept. he also has type 2 diabetes and parkinsons, was treated with y-90 on December 2nd, he has done well, had the tiredness, a little pain after 2 weeks, but it worries me about his exhaustion it continues, is that normal? Thank you
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Glad to hear it. Hope is all we got- hah - but it is true things are moving fast re cancer etc - am certain something will work for you
Years ago when I was diagnosed with my first cancer of CLL my oncologist told me something new was discovered every day. Your post gave me a flash back to his comment. Now that I have NETS and am about to receive mapping for a Y90, I asked was plan C would be if I was not a candidate. I was told we would cross that bridge when we got there, so your post was helpful information ! Thanks!!
hello! have been off of the site for long time. My husband who was diagnosed with liver cancer in August has gone through Y90 mapping . Result was tumour too big to go forward. Was then referred to oncologist and began immunotherapy treatments. He had a tumour that was 13 cm and was impinging on all vital organs. His tumour markers were at 4600. He will be having his 3rd treatment this coming Thursday. Has gone from 4600 to 63. Doctor is dancing - so is everybody else. Waiting for a CT scan to see what is happening re tumour size / growth - but clearly these are in remission -- see what the CT shows. Doc says he is hoping that the immunotherapy will teach his system to recognize these cancer cells and go out and kill them on it's own. AMAZING. See how that goes. My husband is 72 and not in super duper fitness shape. Anyway -- thought this was reason for hope for you all. We thought he was on deaths door. So many advancements these days - see how it goes.
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4 Reactions@paulapc3,, I can imagine you're concerned about your husband's continuing fatigue after treatment. I expanded the title of your discussion to reflect your question. I'm also bringing in fellow members like @stevie17 @dave1952 @donnabl @phillydawg @mortimore who have had Y-90 radioembolization for liver cancer and can share their experiences with fatigue and what helps.
In the meantime, you may appreciate the experiences shared in this related discussion:
- Y-90 liver cancer treatment: What's your experience? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/y-90-liver-cancer-treatment/
Has his fatigue improved over the past few days?
Did he have a mapping procedure prior to the Y90? If so, what post symptoms did he experience?