marions

Catherine….So surreal for another unusual situation to pop up. I don’t recall a single case report on free floating tumors, but remember speaking with a colon cancer patient. That’s when I learned about this unusually rare occurrence.
This is one of those catch-22 situation – nodule needs to be removed due to high risk of infection and of course for diagnosistic purposes.

There must be some out there reading this posting, who can help us understand.

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Marion

Yeah, Kim, it’w working! Thrilling news.

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Marion

Anthony….looks as if your Mom has reached maximum benefit from the current treatment and the physicians will look for a next course of action. As far as I know the liver function is a direct result of the underlaying disease, hence when the disease is controlled her liver function will improve as well. The challenge lies in addressing the cancer, which in your Mom’s case is “colon” cancer.
Please know, that this site brings together the collective knowledge of patients affected by bile duct cancer. Although, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma occurs deep inside the liver, HCC and intrahepatic are two different types of cancers with some similarities. You may have reached out to us because our disease often times is considered a cancer of the liver.

Have you reached out to the Colon Cancer Alliance or any other organization focused on your Mom’s cancer only? This will give you the opportunity to interact with others very familar with your Mom’s type of caner.

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Marion

Silentk…..I feel fo you. Do you have a support system? Have you spoken with a psycholoist? You are and your husband are suffering in your own way and both of you need some help.

Hospice should have picked up on this. It’s obvious your husband is suffering from depression and who knows what else. Put pressure on the treating nurse so that your husband as well as you are evaluated for the use of an antidepressant,

Hugs and good luck,

Marion

Jack…..absolutely, search out a second surgical opinion independent of the opinion from another oncologist. You may want to ask Dr Kim the reasons for adding entering you in the possible clinical trial with PI3K. Also you would like to know whether it could prevent you from possible other clinical trials.

Of course you are scared, who isn’t? You may want to inquire about a drug aimed to treating anxiety.
Hugs

Marion

Gail… I echo Darla’s comments. No one is prepared to handle all that comes with losing a spouse to this cancer while raising three little ones and working full time. Incredible!

You will need to recharge your batteries. Hoping you find a few moments to nourish your body and soul.

Tons of hugs,
Marion

As far as I know the more advanced the cancer, the more tumor cells circulate in the blood. I think it works best for Stage III/IV but don’t hold me to this statment, please check with the physician for verification.
Having said that I would investitage the possiblily of a liquid blood test.

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Marion