Just found out.

AGHHHHHHH! As if you guys don’t have enough on your plates. Say, not sure if I ever asked you about getting another opinion? It can’t hurt and I don’t believe the ONCs care, they understand. New pairs of eyes may see something different. Come vent here anytime. Good news that you won, just so much BS you don’t need right now. Please think about another opinion just to have crossed all your options.

My sister had portal vein embolisation to grow the part of her liver that was to be left behind after her resection. It did not grow as much as they hoped but it did increase. I’m sorry I can’t comment more as to if they can repeat the procedure or what the alternatives are.

Dakota…..I believe that our Kris has portal vein embolization, which redirects the blood supply to the healthy portion of the liver to stimulate cell growth before surgery. I am hoping for her to chime in.
There have been others and I hope for those to chime in and share their thoughts with you.
Hugs,
Marion

Hi Dakota,

Thanks for the update on Ron, my dad was called Ron too! I too see lots of good news in your update and no tumour growth, we love hearing that round here! And the walking with the kids is great on many fronts. Not only has it helped with the drop in pant sizes and led to a reduction in his diabetes meds, it is a great way to get both exercise and spending good time with the kids too. Exercise is good for all and what a great way to get it!

Hopefully the liver will start to grow again soon and it is great to hear as well that surgery has not been ruled out either. And the jaundice gone too, more excellent news as well. Hopefully you will have more good news to share after the Nov visit, fingers are crossed for that!

Hugs,

Gavin

I’ve got everything crossed that the embolisation does it’s thing and your husbands liver grow, grow, grows.

Good report Dakotabeann and I am very happy for you guys. Have a great weekend yourself! Stable is so good!

Dear Dakotabeann, waiting is the worst isn’t it? The good news is they are doing something. To me the longer it takes the better it is as, if they found something more they would probably stop. Be strong as you will know soon. I know you will let us know!

Hi Dakotabean,

Thanks for your update and for sharing your news with us all. IMO that is good news that the cancer has not spread to the pancreas leaving the option of surgery still open for your husband. I know you say that for every 2 steps forward it means one back, but sometimes that happens and is necessary and at least you are still moving forwards.

Your medical team sound like they have a good plan in place and my fingers are crossed that it will work out as planned and lead to a successful surgery for your husband. Sounds to me as well that they are well trained with some good experience even if they are perhaps a bit younger. Stay strong and keep us updated on how everything goes for you both.

My best wishes to you both,

Gavin