i was just told that i probably have hepatocellular carcinoma. (liver cancer)

i was wondering if there is anyone out there that has had this. is there hope for recovery.

i go to the onocologist on Thursday. i guess i will know about my options at that time.

please give suggestions, anyone.

thanks.
ronni

"The definitive diagnosis is made by a biopsy." This type of liver cancer is very rare in the USA so you may not get a response. If the cancer can be completely removed your prognosis is good. If it can't be removed you may want to do as much research as possible in the area of Nutrition/Alternative Healing and Cancer Clinics that specialize in Nutritional Healing. You must also take a close look at a Macrobiotic Diet. I have read many testimonials on cancer patients who were cured on this diet. I wish you well.

I am very sorry to hears your news. my father in law had liver cancer DX in Aprill of this year. he did have 2 treatments. 1ST was radio active beads putinto the tumors, that was to shrink them for possible removal but the doctors put him int he liver transplant list and by the end of the month he had a liver transplant. he is doing very well since. he went to Northwestern University hospital in chicago for his care, they were great. But i would find out as much as you can and talk with your doc about ALL possible treatments.

Thank you both for your response. And I do appreciate your prayers. I believe I can have a miracle.

That is great news about your father-in-law. Thank you for sharing that with me.

It is hard to wait until that appointment with the onocologist. I think that is the worst part, not knowing what might can be done.

Bless you all,
ronni

Ronnic. we just found out about my dad about a 1 1/2 months ago. you can read about it, the title is please help, dad dying, liver cancer
http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=228410
I also have one in liver disorders board.
He was prognosis hepatocellular carcinoma with slim to no chances.
So good luck.
Please let us know what the onocologist says
Veronica

Thanks again everyone.

i went to the oncologist and surgeon yesterday. they both agree to do surgery. but first they want to do a liver MRI. and then i have to meet with doctors about a bleeding disorder i have. so the surgery is tentatively scheduled for jan. 6th. the waiting is the worse part.

during the surgery they will excise the tumor and check it right away. if it is cancer as they suspect they will burn or freeze the smaller places. hopefully, they have caught this in time and i can be okay.

thank you all for your responses. Veronica, i wish you and your family the best. i know how hard this is for everyone. my prayers are with y'all.

ronni

Thank you Ronnic, Hope all goes well with you. I will put you in our prayers.
Veronica