90Y Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE) Plus Gemcitabine and Cispla

Interesting. Mom had Gem/Cis and a few months later the Y90. The second time Mom had the Y90, they put her on Xeloda two weeks before and after to help make the tumor take up more of the radiation (not a great medical description). At first he ONC wasn’t on board, but her radiologist convinced the ONC that the risks should be low and the gains potentially much better. The first time shrunk the tumor, but after the second Y-90 we had a negative PET and no viable tumor visible ( made us a big fan of her radiologist.) Another scan next week- the CA-19 has us a bit apprehensive, so the scanxiety has set in until we find out results on Aug 7.

I’m not sure how Mom would have done with having both the Gem/Cis and the Y90 at the same time. However, many seem to tolerate the chemo better, so it may be a easier for some. And, Mom also can not take most pain meds, so that is an added challenge. The many treatment-free months has been such a gift. Trip to Mexico booked the end of October, so hoping the great results keep coming. I’m very happy to see this trial and hope many can benefit.