Rapid growth of tumors?
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In my personal experience my tumor grew fast. I was able to have a resection but my tumor was large (11 x 14) and I have had metastasis 3 times. If I was in our shoes I would push for resection sooner than later. The smaller the tumor the more likely hood of clean margins and no lymph involvement. Wishing you nothing but the best.
Shari
Dear Satchie, welcome to the best little club in the world that no one wishes to join! I would like to ‘ditto’ what Percy advised. As far as growth speed it is very hard to tell as everyone is so different as are a lot of the diagnoses. I would definitely get another opinion at the places Percy mentioned as well. You want to make sure you covered all your bases and the ONCs don’t seem to mind. Don’t worry about your posting as we rather hear from you in any topic than not. You have come to the best place to be with the most wonderful people the world over. Please keep us updated as we truly care and be very strong.
Hi,
your oncologist is right, based on your location, UCSF or USC is the place you should ask for a 2nd opinion ASAP.Ask your oncologist or check out our web site from the heading of cholangiocarcinoma,on the top bar above and click” Major Cancer Center” for recommendation.
Multidisciplinary TEAM APPROACH with liver surgeon,radiologist and oncologist is the best way to handle this cancer.
Liver resection provide the ONLY POSSIBLE cure for this disease.
Gook luck and you don’t need pathology to confirm since this tumor if it is extrahepatic CCA will not always shows positive ID .
God bless.Hi – I’m a newbie so forgive me if I don’t post this in the right place. I was recently diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma which was detected accidentally on a CT scan for another problem. It’s taken 3 months of insurance company approval delays, my PCP being on vacation, etc. but I finally saw an oncologist who recommended a liver resection. I had an ERCP biopsy done but was told the pathology lab said my tumor is “undefined” but the oncologist still recommends a liver resection. All my blood work including tumor markers has come back “negative.” I’ve had a PET scan that determined no other parts of my body are involved which was great news so this is apparently in the very early stages. I am concerned because back on June 7, 2013 when this was originally detected, my mass was 1.9 cm. The PET scan I had last week indicated it has grown to 4.5 cm. Is it your experience that these types of tumors grow rapidly? Any info would be much appreciated. I’m so glad there is a forum for us to communicate. I wish all of you much success with your cancer ordeal!
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