Y90 Radiation (Radioembolization) for breast cancer mets to liver

Posted by mglinkhart @mglinkhart, Apr 20, 2023

Is there anyone out there that has had the Y90 radiation treatment to treat the tumors in your liver. If so, could I get your thoughts on it this is where my Oncologist is headed with my shrinking liver Mets. I have a phone appointment on the 26th so I would like to get ahead of the game and know what to ask thank you all for your help. Much appreciated. Maria

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 1, 2023

Hi Maria @mglinkhart,
You can read this discussion where members talk about Y90 radiation for liver cancer (primary).
- Y-90 liver cancer treatment https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/y-90-liver-cancer-treatment/

What did you learn during your appointment with your oncologist? Will you be getting this treatment for liver mets?

mglinkhart | @mglinkhart | May 1, 2023

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi Maria @mglinkhart, You can read this discussion where members talk about Y90 radiation for liver..." + (show)

I’m still researching it. I have not decided yet if I will or won’t do it.

mglinkhart | @mglinkhart | May 2, 2023

My Dr wants me to have the Y90 because I have several tumors in both lobes of my liver. They will do the right side first and then the left side. Mine are from metastatic breast cancer. Any one have any info on what to expect? I already have nausea and fatigue from my oral chemo meds so I’m concerned it will get worse. Do you actually feel better after it’s done?

Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | May 5, 2023

I am sorry you are struggling with your chemo regimen. Sometimes it feels like you just can’t catch a break from the treatments.
You said your appointment was on the 26th, but you haven’t decided yet.
The kinds of questions I might ask are; Are the liver Mets the only Mets they found? What are the expectations from this treatment? Time? Quality of life? Treatment free period?
Please come back and tell me how it is going for you.