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I was originally diagnosed with ET based on a positive JAK2 bloid test. I asked the...
based on science so I went to Sloan Cancer ... So I have two different blood cancers ... or MPN diseases absent a stem cell transplant ... The good news is many people can live ... So live your best life.
Posted: Aug 2, 2019
Ginger, my annual transplant evaluation went very well. My next checkup will be next year, and...
Ginger, my annual transplant evaluation ... liver and kidney) my routine exams might ... dermatology consultation with skin cancer ... doctor, and a final consult with the liver ... kidney, my transplanted liver, and
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: May 5, 2019
My Naturopathic Physician suggested I see a Oncologist or Hemotologist in 2013 because my Platelets were...
dropping I was referred to Seattle Cancer ... said he would contact the Stem Cell Transplant ... a match for me to get a stem cell transplant ... I met with a Transplant Team Doctor ... I am 67 and since I want to live, I
Posted: Mar 17, 2019
CAR-T Immunotherapy is the newest treatment for some leukemias and for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A good overview...
overview can be found on the National Cancer ... Institute website: https://www.cancer.gov ... /about-cancer/treatment/research/car-t-cells ... city) and an autologous stem cell transplant ... treatment inflicts on the heart, kidneys, liver
Bless you@chocolate5lover. Having a liver transplant must have been traumatic. But, you are blessed. One of...
Bless you@chocolate5lover. ... Having a liver transplant must have ... my dearest friends passed away from liver ... cancer three years ago. ... situation well--dealing with your liver
I am just starting the treatment for my liver cancer ,it is one tumor only and...
just starting the treatment for my liver ... cancer ,it is one tumor only and they ... transplant . ... I insisted on treat the cancer and to ... put me on the list for transplant.
I am 64,my meld score is 8, Drs.found a “lesion”concern to hepatocelular carcinoma measuring 3 cm.They...
measuring 3 cm.They recommended a liver ... transplant but first,a procedure to ... kill the cancer.My question is:Is more ... risky to kill the cancer and refuse ... a transplant than do the two things
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Sep 7, 2018
I was lucky enough to receive a Liver Transplant at Scripps hospital in San Diego. I...
I was lucky enough to receive a Liver ... Transplant at Scripps hospital in San ... in San Diego and fighting my HCC (cancer
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Apr 20, 2018
@jerrydrennan, @jodee Another option happened for me. I was actively listed for a liver transplant. When...
I was actively listed for a liver transplant ... When I was given a cancer free diagnosis ... , I was reactivated on the transplant ... individually treated for different licer ... conditions and different cancers.
Posted: Apr 5, 2018
Hi @bamagirlgina - great info shared by @jodeej and @rosemarya! Mayo's goal is to complete a...
While our transplant staff tells patients ... “one size fits all” approach to liver ... take, but some of tests may be moved, cancelled
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Mar 15, 2018
Have you tried looking into a retired RN who might live in one of the RV...
looking into a retired RN who might live ... We live in RV resort and there are ... My husband had transplant in 2009 then ... lost his bladder to cancer in 2016.
Support Group: Ostomy
Posted: Feb 16, 2018
@hogan_g1937, You sound like my husband! He says that if I'm okay, then he is okay,...
When will you know if they got the cancer ... waiting to get his results about his liver ... cancer treatment. ... Miracles do happen in the transplant ... topics, including liver transplant,
Discussion: Liver Transplant
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Jan 10, 2018
Hi Rosemary, I am holding up good I think it's because he has not been sick...
The liver cancer scared me because I ... was told and have read that if the cancer ... spreads there will be no transplant ... Praying that they got the cancer with
Discussion: Liver Transplant
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Jan 10, 2018
Thanks so much for the insight of your experience. Praying for continued good health. My husband...
He is being treated for the liver cancer ... now and was told that due to the liver ... cancer he has been bump up on the list ... I feel that if they have cured the cancer ... he has been for the last year the transplant
Discussion: Liver Transplant
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Jan 10, 2018
Yes Peaches you are absolutely right but when a doctor you don't want to go to...
wanted that's absorbed and l would have cancelled ... research and l saw they specialize in the liver ... and liver transplant but still don't ... And he says your liver procedure might
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Nov 28, 2017
@contentandwell, Yes, it was a rigorous schedule, and I was already beginning to feel the fatigue,...
due to possible cholangiocarcinoma (cancer ... My transplant team made arrangements ... strong enough to be evaluated for a liver ... transplant in MN at Mayo. ... to feel good again until after my transplant
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Nov 26, 2017
Hi, @mollie59. I am a liver/kidney transplant recipient. 8-9 years ago, when I became very ill...
I am a liver/kidney transplant recipient ... very ill as a result of my failing liver ... dye test for diagnosis of possible cancer ... in my liver bile ducts. ... BTW - My need for the kidney transplant
@steindad, I would like to welcome you to Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern about...
paracentesis when I had cirrhosis before my liver ... transplant. ... build up of fluids caused when the liver ... getting chemo and radiation for your liver ... cancer?
Support Group: Liver Cancer
Posted: Oct 19, 2017
Hi Ricky S, thanks for sharing your ALL TOO FAMILIAR experiences. At times I thought you...
I too live in the South (Florida, Brevard ... I was a good candidate for a lung transplant ... My prostate cancer appears to be spreading
Support Group: Lung Health
Posted: Aug 1, 2017
@amberpep, Hmm, the fluid draw is very probably (very probably? is that a proper expression?) the...
surgery on my left knee on May 2 but I cancelled ... thought of another recuperation after my liver ... transplant less than six months ago
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Mar 6, 2017