discussion boards — Husband recently diagnosed with cc

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (MistyK) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:31:48 +0000

speppers12, in my father-in-law's case, the resection involved the bile duct containing the tumor, and the common bile duct, and the right lobe of the liver. How much or how little they take during the surgery depends on what the surgeon finds once he is doing the surgery. Pops still had his gallbladder, so they removed it during the surgery as well.

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (speppers12) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 01:32:59 +0000

Thank you

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (PCL1029) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 01:28:06 +0000

Hi,
Resection of the liver or bile ducts means to remove(cut away) the tumor(s) for that site(the liver or the bile duct). It is a sugical procedure that may be lasting for hours. it is the only possibility for a cure.
God bless.

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (speppers12) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:57:16 +0000

I'm sorry I am new to this site as well, I keep reading about resecting, what is this what is the procedure? Why do people need it and in what way does it help?

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (i3carats@yahoo.com) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:24:28 +0000

Thank you for your thoughts and well wishes. We will certainly take this information to the oncologist and will follow his regiment. I will stay in touch and let everyone know how things are going.

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (Lainy) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:12:43 +0000

Thanks, Percy. Hope you are doing well.

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (PCL1029) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:06:54 +0000

Hi, Lainy,
With regard to your question about chemotherapy before the procedure for your friend. I cannot get in touch with the oncologist that I want ..(vacationing) but I think it is ok.
God bless

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (PCL1029) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:03:57 +0000

Hi,
I think it is inappropriate for me,just a patient and not a doctor, to recommend anything at all with regard to treatment plans. This is the job of the oncologist and I think you will agree with me on that.
Let me answer in this way.
Gemox( gemcitabine+ oxaliplatin) is a regimen that contains a 3rd generation of platium analog--oxaliplatin, a widely used platium containing chemotherapy agent. Gemox is better tolerated than cisplatin in general . Individual difference does exist in response to chemotherapy.
Another regimen Gemzar+Xeloda provides one of the most convenient and effective regimen for CCA patients. Targeted agents can be added later by the oncologist.
God bless.

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (i3carats@yahoo.com) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:53:24 +0000

Thanks for your response. The oncol;ogist appointment is next week and I am interested in which drugs for chemotherapy that you recommend for treatment. I was thinking the gemox and one of the platinum combonations are the most successful in combating this tumor. What are your thoughts?

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (marions) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:04:54 +0000

icarats.....on this site, we love hearing the word "stable" or, as you have mentioned "confined." Congratulations. Keep the momentum going and stay positive. Certainly, we are behind you - all the way,
Hugs,
Marion

Re: Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (PCL1029) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:14:49 +0000

Hi,
thanks for repost your message here it will provide more people who can share your message.
BTW,when is the oncologist appointment? I hope I can revise the infusion part before your appointment,it will take me another couple weeks to get it done.
God bless.

Husband recently diagnosed with cc

null@example.com (i3carats@yahoo.com) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:07:39 +0000

As stated in my message under Bluebird, my husband recently diagnosed himself with cc. He wnt through the usual followup with a biopsy and visit ti Dr. Levi at the University of Miami for possible resection. The problem was that the tumor was 10 cm with possible lymph node involvement therefore not resectable at this time.. that is why he went for chemoablation and follow up chemotherapy or possible chemoembelization to shrink the tumor. The ablation was successful in containing the tumor and we hope the next procedures will be as promising. Thank you for all the information and support as I truly appreciate it.