what is external drain / internal drain ? what is the procedure ? is it painful ?
1 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:23:22
Re: Pain after external drain is taken out (2 replies, posted in Pain Management)
2 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:10:30
Re: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment (22 replies, posted in General Discussion)
pls guide n explain the entire stent procedure n at what moment it is compulsory to undergo the same ? . I m seeing specialist tomorow. I have been advised it should be done if absolutely necessary.
3 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:18:14
Re: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment (22 replies, posted in General Discussion)
my dads cc is intrahepatic at y junction n it is inoperable. chemo is also not advisable as per docs . i did take 2nd opinion . two docs suggested therasphere while 2 others suggested no treatment considering his age
4 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:13:15
Re: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment (22 replies, posted in General Discussion)
i am from india mumbai . my dad is 80. most adorable, loving , caring n concerned for well being of all. pls guide me if liver drainage is painful. its side effects . what type of stents r preferable ? n more abt therasphere ?
5 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:51:58
Re: treatment (3 replies, posted in Good News / What's Working)
thanks. My dad is 80 . however all his other organs r fine. lungs n chest clear. a healthy heart. However the CC is at the y junction. he has lost lot of wt. also contacted jaundice. considering his age , general hlth the docs have ruled out operation .i m frm india mumbai. is therasphere advisable ?
i have heard there can be leakages n it can spread to heart .
6 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:43:53
Re: Gemzar,Kytril, and Decadroin (16 replies, posted in Adverse Reactions & Side Effects)
My Father age 80 has been diag with intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ? Is it therasphere viable.
what to do for jaundice in such cases
Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com
7 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:11:39
Re: Any treatment that works? Please help (21 replies, posted in Complementary & Alternative Treatments - CAM)
My Father aged 80 has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ? any alternate remedies ? suggest vegetarian diet to increase his haemoglobin
Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com
8 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:03:15
Topic: treatment (1 replies, posted in New Developments)
My Father has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ?
Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com
9 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:01:42
Topic: treatment (3 replies, posted in Good News / What's Working)
My Father has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ?
Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com
10 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:58:33
Re: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment (22 replies, posted in General Discussion)
My Father has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta location Y . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ? Can stent be inserted ?
Side effects of theraspere . Is it a viable treatment ?
my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com
11 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:54:04
Re: Newly diagnosed - Please HELP (26 replies, posted in Introductions!)
My Father has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ?
Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com
