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Joan M · 11-26-2010, 07:29 AM

Micha,

I relate to how you're feeling about the liver met. It's devastating when the cancer spreads. I went about three years with early stage bc, which was a good sign. And your going four years is better than that. There are many women living with mets and managing them. Thankfully, this met was caught early, thanks to follow up.

I had a lung RFA and would agree with Chrissy that a liver RFA or cryoablation is definitely an option, especially with a small lesion.

Since you're considering this option, it's important to speak with an interventional radiologist who is the expert on whether RFA or cryoablation can be performed. Also, a biopsy should be done to rule out liver cancer. I had a lung biopsy to determine whether I might have had lung cancer since there was only one nodule and I'm a former smoker. The biopsy would be put to all the same tests as a breast nodule, including HER2. But make sure it's a HER2 test. My lung nodule was give an EGFR test, which was a mistake.

I will PM you with who you can contact in the states for a recommendation if you want to consult with an interventional radiologist in France.

Joan

11-26-2010, 07:29 AM	#10
Joan M Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,851	Re: Bad MRI.Liver Met Micha, I relate to how you're feeling about the liver met. It's devastating when the cancer spreads. I went about three years with early stage bc, which was a good sign. And your going four years is better than that. There are many women living with mets and managing them. Thankfully, this met was caught early, thanks to follow up. I had a lung RFA and would agree with Chrissy that a liver RFA or cryoablation is definitely an option, especially with a small lesion. Since you're considering this option, it's important to speak with an interventional radiologist who is the expert on whether RFA or cryoablation can be performed. Also, a biopsy should be done to rule out liver cancer. I had a lung biopsy to determine whether I might have had lung cancer since there was only one nodule and I'm a former smoker. The biopsy would be put to all the same tests as a breast nodule, including HER2. But make sure it's a HER2 test. My lung nodule was give an EGFR test, which was a mistake. I will PM you with who you can contact in the states for a recommendation if you want to consult with an interventional radiologist in France. Joan __________________ Diagnosed stage 2b in July 2003 (2.3 cm, HER2+, ER-/PR-, 7+ nodes). Treated with mastectomy (with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction), AC + T/Herceptin (off label). Cancer advanced to lung in Jan. 2007 (1 cm nodule). Started Herceptin every 3 weeks. Lung wedge resection April 2007. Cancer recurred in lung April 2008. RFA of lung in August 2008. 2nd annual brain MRI in Oct. 2008 discovered 2.6 cm cystic tumor in left frontal lobe. Craniotomy Oct. 2008 (ER-/PR-/HER2-) followed by targeted radiation (IMRT). Coughing up blood Feb. 2009. Thoractomy July 2009 to cut out fungal ball of common soil fungus (aspergillus) that grew in the RFA cavity (most likely inhaled while gardening). No cancer, only fungus. Removal of tiny melanoma from upper left arm, plus sentinel lymph node biopsy in Feb. 2016. Guardant Health liquid biopsy in Feb. 2016 showed mutations in 4 subtypes of TP53. Repeat of Guardant Health biopsy in Jana. 2021 showed 3 TP53 mutations, BRCA1 mutation and CHEK2 mutation. Invitae genetic testing showed negative for all of these. Living with MBC since 2007. Stopped Herceptin Hylecta (injection) treatment in March 2020. Recent 2021 annual CT of chest, abdomen and pelvis and annual brain MRI showed NED. Praying for NED forever!!