nikki4470
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Thank you both so much! That’s all we need to hear is that there have been people that have gone from unresectable to resectable. If we keep that as our goal and keep praying everyday, I am sure we will get there!
My dad’s records are with Dr. Kato, Dr. Sonnenday and Dr. Chapman. If he has promising results from chemo, then we are at a head start having my dad’s case already in their very capable hands.
Marion – I am excited about Panitumumab. It is the first fully human anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody. The phase II trial is full (we got the last spot), so I’m sure that people have been having positive results.
Praying like crazy for detachment! First treatment is on Tuesday.
Thank you all so much for your kind words and welcoming. We have our appointment with Dana Farber tomorrow and will let you know how it goes. I have reached out to Dr. Kato’s office and do plan on sending him the records. I have also reached out to Chris Sonnenday at the U of Michigan. My head is spinning trying to figure out the best approach. I have also contacted the CTCA, but I am nervous because I haven’t read a lot of positive posts on this site about this treatment center. It seems as if they have a lot of different techinques that don’t seem to be offered at other places which is promising.
I understand surgery is the way we want to go, but I do know that we need to somehow shrink the tumor enough so that it detaches itself from the hepatic artery and moves away from the blood vessels before this can happen.
Does anyone know if Dr. Kato strickly determines whether surgery is an option at this point in time? If it’s not in his eyes because of the risk, would he tell you to consult your own oncologist and then revisit the situation with him should your situation change?
Thank you all!
Nikki
