sjinoregon
10-29-2003, 12:54 AM
I have been treated with RFA in Apr. for liver tumors and diagnosed with this disease. Is there anyone in the Portland OR area that is being treated for this if so what Drs did you find?
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kdgva
10-29-2003, 10:02 AM
What is RFA and how does it work?
sjinoregon
10-29-2003, 11:58 AM
It is radiofrequency ablation. Destroys the tumor with heat and them the tumor is supposed to die and be reabsorbed into the body. There's a lot on the net about this.
kdgva
10-29-2003, 03:52 PM
Did this procedure destroy your liver tumors? What was the results after it was done? Was it painful? I am curious because this is the first I have heard of this being done. Most of the others you read about have liver resection but I am currently being monitored every 6 months. Thanks for your input.
sjinoregon
10-30-2003, 01:23 PM
I just had my 6 mo CT Scan and it did shrink the size of the large tumor. My tumors that have been biopsied were benign. I still have a few that might require additional treatment. The good thing is this can be done multiple times to different tumors. It's done by laparoscopy. Not very painful at all. I had my gallbladder out the same time so that was the worst of it.
I would do it again in a heart beat if necessary.
I would do it again in a heart beat if necessary.
loosey
11-07-2003, 03:19 PM
I just had my 6 mo CT Scan and it did shrink the size of the large tumor. My tumors that have been biopsied were benign. I still have a few that might require additional treatment. The good thing is this can be done multiple times to different tumors. It's done by laparoscopy. Not very painful at all. I had my gallbladder out the same time so that was the worst of it.
I would do it again in a heart beat if necessary.
sjinoregon, are your liver tumors hemangiomas which are benign?
I would do it again in a heart beat if necessary.
sjinoregon, are your liver tumors hemangiomas which are benign?
amy229
06-30-2005, 09:30 PM
I have had 2 liver resections, due to tumors and I am getting ready to have my RAF procedure. I am very nervous.My Dr.'s said I have a rare liver disease
called adenomatosis and I am going to need a transplant. I am only 33 years old and I have 3 kids at home I could really use someone to talk to about this I am very nervous and afraid.If anyone has addvise I would love it
called adenomatosis and I am going to need a transplant. I am only 33 years old and I have 3 kids at home I could really use someone to talk to about this I am very nervous and afraid.If anyone has addvise I would love it
amy229
07-25-2005, 09:00 PM
sjinoregon
I was told Adenomatosis is very rare( that's what they say i have ) is that what you have also?I'v had 2 resections and a RFA (11 days ago) and they say I will need a transplant. Any info on Adenomatosis you have I would love.
Thanx
Amy
I was told Adenomatosis is very rare( that's what they say i have ) is that what you have also?I'v had 2 resections and a RFA (11 days ago) and they say I will need a transplant. Any info on Adenomatosis you have I would love.
Thanx
Amy