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  • in reply to: Pain after external drain is taken out #37558
    sitaram
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    what is external drain / internal drain ? what is the procedure ? is it painful ?

    in reply to: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment #49287
    sitaram
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    pls guide n explain the entire stent procedure n at what moment it is compulsory to undergo the same ? . I m seeing specialist tomorow. I have been advised it should be done if absolutely necessary.

    in reply to: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment #49284
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    my dads cc is intrahepatic at y junction n it is inoperable. chemo is also not advisable as per docs . i did take 2nd opinion . two docs suggested therasphere while 2 others suggested no treatment considering his age

    in reply to: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment #49283
    sitaram
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    i am from india mumbai . my dad is 80. most adorable, loving , caring n concerned for well being of all. pls guide me if liver drainage is painful. its side effects . what type of stents r preferable ? n more abt therasphere ?

    in reply to: treatment #49298
    sitaram
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    thanks. My dad is 80 . however all his other organs r fine. lungs n chest clear. a healthy heart. However the CC is at the y junction. he has lost lot of wt. also contacted jaundice. considering his age , general hlth the docs have ruled out operation .i m frm india mumbai. is therasphere advisable ?
    i have heard there can be leakages n it can spread to heart .

    in reply to: Gemzar,Kytril, and Decadroin #48317
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    My Father age 80 has been diag with intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ? Is it therasphere viable.
    what to do for jaundice in such cases
    Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com

    in reply to: Any treatment that works? Please help #27474
    sitaram
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    My Father aged 80 has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ? any alternate remedies ? suggest vegetarian diet to increase his haemoglobin
    Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com

    in reply to: Seeking info from those who choose NO Treatment #49280
    sitaram
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    My Father has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta location Y . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ? Can stent be inserted ?
    Side effects of theraspere . Is it a viable treatment ?
    my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com

    in reply to: Newly diagnosed – Please HELP #49074
    sitaram
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    My Father has been diag with intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma of size 6cm by 6cm , poorly differentiated in seg iv B extending into the porta . there is mild dilation of intrahepatic bilary radicles. The dr has suggested therasphere. kindly guide. what is the life span without treatment ? & with treatment ?
    Side effects my email naman_nirmal@rediffmail.com

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