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Missyw · 05-05-2009, 12:53 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have read with great empathy about new liver mets for some of us. Mine has been hard to take. I have started Navelbine, but I want more; more time with my husband and children. Due to the site of the tumor, I am not a candidate for ablation or Cyberknife (as per Drs. at Georgetown). They can resect though. My onc is pretty dead set against it. I have tried to explain my desperation and need to find some hope. She is willing to "allow" it, but my husband is in agreement that it is a waste (and possibly dangerous). Sisters (and brothers) can you give me any guidance? I am 49 and healthy (except for this little terminal illness). I am ready for the fight. Is it a waste of time to resect?

05-05-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Missyw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 57	Liver resection? Hi Everyone, I have read with great empathy about new liver mets for some of us. Mine has been hard to take. I have started Navelbine, but I want more; more time with my husband and children. Due to the site of the tumor, I am not a candidate for ablation or Cyberknife (as per Drs. at Georgetown). They can resect though. My onc is pretty dead set against it. I have tried to explain my desperation and need to find some hope. She is willing to "allow" it, but my husband is in agreement that it is a waste (and possibly dangerous). Sisters (and brothers) can you give me any guidance? I am 49 and healthy (except for this little terminal illness). I am ready for the fight. Is it a waste of time to resect?