[Missyw]

Hi Michka,

I sought out cyberknife for my liver met in 2009. Unfortunately, due to the location of my tumor (next to the veina cava) they could not treat it with cyberknife. The doctor explained that in order to "seed" the tumor a tube muct be inserted into the liver to the site. In most cases the tube insertion can cause too much damage if it has to go a long way through the liver. If you have a site close to the surface or edge of the liver, it is much more treatable with cyberknife. I opted for a resection. Not a great option, but I would do it again if/when I have the chance. Two more years NED; what else can I say? I had the resection done at Georgetown Univ. hospital in Washington D.C. The doctor who performed the surgery is a liver transplant specialist, but he took me on when nothing else was out there for me. Again, due the location, heating or freezing was out. If I had the option, I think I would have held off on the resection and tried something less invasive first. Let me know if you need more information.