ChrisL 2 #1 June 10, 2004 Found out yesterday that I will probably lose my father soon. Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma He had a liver transplant 3 1/2 years ago and they found the cancer in the old organ after removal. He has been clear of it ever since but now its come back in his hip. His Doctor basically told him that there is no treatment or cure for this. The only treatment for primary is transplant and theres nothing at all for metastatic. Additionally, because he is immunosuppresed by the anti-rejection meds, his body wont fight this and it will probably progress rapidly. So, currently there is no standard treatment for this type of cancer. He is only 65 years old and I'm not prepared to write him off just yet and am interested in anyone that has any information on experimental types of treatments. Any and all info is welcome.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 June 10, 2004 Sorry, Chris, I have no information for you. But I'm terribly sorry to hear your news. Try to stay strong and spend as much time with your father as you can. I will keep him in my prayers. Lots of hugs coming your way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 June 10, 2004 Here's a site with several hepatocellular carcinoma trials that are currently being recruited. http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/screen/BrowseAny?path=%2Fbrowse%2Fby-condition%2Fhier%2FBC04.b%2FD002277%2BCarcinoma.k&recruiting=true Good luck. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #4 June 10, 2004 I don't quite know what to say bro, i lost a really good friend to cancer a few days ago. He'd been sick for a while and in the end we all knew he'd gone to a better place. I have the utmost respect for the fact that you're not prepared to give up. Stay strong and good luck. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #5 June 10, 2004 I'm sorry. I'm going through something similar myself right now. My dad has metastatic lung cancer that is untreatable and has been given 3-6 months at best. He's only 69. I just returned from a trip back to KS to see him and to help as much as I can because my mom is laid up as well after a brown recluse spider bite. How do you leave knowing it is probably the last time you may see someone?? For me, the crying has finally stopped and I'm in a sort of numb state at this point...like it's not real. Anyway, PM if you feel like talking. Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #6 June 10, 2004 bump__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
