Can’t get a “diagnosis”

Comescrap,
So sorry you Dad is going through multiple health issues. CC is not easy to diagnose and you’re right, treatment can’t be recommended by a dr without a diagnosis. Breathe deeply and ask the DR what the next step us in getting a diagnosis. Took a while for my sis (and 2 biopsies) and still they don’t know if its CC or a mixed type of CC with hepatocellular carcinoma. Time it takes to have tests and results seemed frustratingly slow in the beginning of this journey but it gets easier once you know what you’re dealing with and what the plan is. Also, many on this site get multiple opinions from GI oncology docs and GI surgeons. Best to you and your Dad.

Hi, sorry I guess I didn’t intend to mean the disease necessarily. Along my journey and through this site I have learned that a lot of changes and turns along the road can occur regarding everything (the cancer, treatments, how we tolerate treatments, what might not be an option now could be later, and vice versa.). Does that make sense? First and foremost keep on looking for answers, do as much research as possible, this site is one of my favorites for information and support. I hope you guys find a diagnosis soon so they know what they need to treat and get it started. Best wishes and keep us posted.

Hi sorry too that there is no definite diagnosis and imagine how frustrating that would be. I will try to chime in a little about the y90 from what I have learned from my doctors. But I am sure others will come along as well with probably better more informative info. I was told that y90 is a decent treatment for those who cannot have surgery. I have heard that “normally” there is an impact but tends to be a somewhat small impact. That being said it is considered mostly palliative in possibly showing some shrinkage and decreasing some cc symptoms and prolonging life. Though, I have also been told that in some cases depending on the original size/placement of the tumor at the time of treatment that it could be possible to shrink enough and surgeons might look into re evaluating. Initially for me I was on chemo and was told my next step was going to be the y90 and at the time two oncolcogists confirmed that that was going to be a good option for me. As I have quickly learned this cancer can take a quick turn in any direction. What might work for some might not for others and vice versa. Everyone is so different and there is just no set in stone avenue. Good luck on your journey and please keep us posted.