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it’s a specific sound you hear through a stethoscope…
I looked up the definition of a bruit:
an abnormal blowing or swishing sound or murmur heard while auscultating a carotid artery, the aorta, an organ, or a gland, such as the liver or thyroid, and resulting from blood flowing through a narrow or partially occluded artery. The specific character of the bruit, its location, and the time of its occurrence in a cycle of other sounds are all of diagnostic importance. Bruits are usually of low frequency and are heard best with the bell of a stethoscope.
Liver tumors tend be very vascular, so many have bruits.
I remember on my preop imaging report, it said my tumor had “recruited a large blood supply” Dirty bugger.
Great news, Pam!! Wishing Lauren a smooth recovery and lots and lots of liver growth!!
Take care,
Susie
Thanks you so mush for sharing your story! We don’t hear from many long term survivors.
Take care!
Susie
My alk phos went up while on chemo and went to the highest level during radiation. All my scans were cancer free during this time. But, I, like you was very concerned.
Take care,
Susie
Lots of prayers for Lauren and your family. Please keep us posted. I know she will do great.
Take care,
Susie
wow, great news. Lots of prayers for the upcoming surgery. I was not treated by Dr Kato, but from what I have read on this board, he sounds amazing!
Keep us posted!
Susie
Maybe ask about a proton pump inhibitor. I had radiation and Xeloda. The radiation can cause acid reflux, especially later on in the treatment.
I threw up several times a day while on radiation. The dr’s prescribed me zofran, phenergan, decadron and ativan. Not a single one helped. About 4 days after going on Protonix, I felt so much better.
I wish they would prescribe this to patients when they start treatment, not after they become symptomatic.Take care,
Susie
Hi,
I live in Portland Oregon, however I did not have my surgery there. I had it at UPMC in Pittsburgh.
I am not very familiar with the qualifications of the surgeons in the area.Take care,
Susie
