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This is my mothers Dr who has successfully treated and operated on my mother since diagnosis in August 2004. 9 Years! I encourage anyone with CC to contact him. He has an excellent bedside manner, works well with the families and his knowledge and talent is truly a God given miracle. He is honest and straight forward and proactive. His team will answer calls and emails day or night.

214-820-2050
Dr. Robert Goldstein, MD, F.A.C.S, Baylor University Medical Center, Surgical Director, Pancreas Transplantation
Surgical Director, Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Hepatobiliary Surgery

Following is a plug for the DR -

Dr. Goldstein is a hepatobiliary surgeon and the surgical Director of Pancreas Transplantation and Living Donor Liver Transplantation at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He is board certified in general surgery and critical care medicine.

He currently oversees the Baylor Liver and Pancreas Disease Center offering comprehensive evaluation and treatment for liver tumors, pancreatic tumors and chronic pancreatitis. He has a special interest in bile duct tumors and injuries.

The following treatment options are available to liver and pancreas patients at Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor All Saints Meidcal Center in Fort Worth:

Chemoembolization
NanoKnife (irreversible Electroporation)
Cyberknife®
Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation
Advanced Laprascopic Resection
TheraSpheres®
Transplantation
Total Pancreatectomy

Update: Blood work came back showing elevated GGT, AST, ALT, direct bilirubin of 5.5. We sent the results immediately to her specialist in Dallas, who in turn told us to leave first thing Weds and drive to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. We arrived yesterday around 1 and she was admitted. Ct scan with contrast this morning and now waiting for the treatment plan. They believe it is an obstructed bile duct. Her surgeon said, "we'll locate it, fix it and send you back home". Her blood work is perfect otherwise, heart rate and oxygen are all perfect. She feels good and is laughing and talking with all the hospital staff. Tumor marker shows no change. I'll let you guys know when the treatment plan is set up. And I thank each of you for your support and encouragement and helping me to stop freaking out.

Melissa

My mom and I will be thinking of you tomorrow Kris. Here's sending you the best thoughts and prayers.

Melissa

Lainy & Marion, our appointment with the OC is set for Tuesday. Thank you both so much for your post. Your comments have helped to bring me out of the clouds. I don't usually panic, I am calm and rational but this symptom sent me into full panic mode. I didn't realize that the jaundice could be a result of something other than my worst fear. I thank you both for offering your support and words to help fear remain harnessed for the time being. I will keep you posted on the out come of our appointment.

Some back history, she was very very healthy before diagnosis in 2004 and in 2010 was walking between 5-7 miles a day and taking no medication for any other health issues. The worst issue she has had before the jaundice is the neuropathy in her legs from the chemo.

In the event of blockage or infection, can this be treated or relieved with medicine or will this be a hospital stay etc? (I am not asking you to diagnose or anything like that, just from you past experience, in what manner is it generally treated) Again, your words and support are so very helpful.

Melissa