Surgery and Recovery

What is post embolization syndrome after liver radiation beads?

I was recently diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in the liver. Very large. Monday June 1 I had radiation beads inserted into the liver mass. I was fine the first two days and then —-wham. I thought holy Toledo where did this pain come from. Started in the middle of my back and ended up in the front just below my right ribs to the middle part of my abdomen. I am talking on a scale of 1-10 it was 100. Every time I breathed in I would almost pass out. Went to ER and spent several hours having tons of tests ran to be told there was nothing wrong and there is nothing more they can do unless I accept taking iv morphine. I hate morphine and anything close to it. My interventional radiation doctor said I probably had post embolization syndrome. What??? I guess my liver with the bad cells was fighting the good part of the liver and vice-a-verse. I am still in pain of course not as bad maybe 7 on the pain meter. But still feels like someone is sticking knifes in me and twisting. I guess I am one of those patients that if something is to go wrong it will happen to me. Has anyone else ever had this reaction to radiation beads??? Thanks for reading.

Where can I find colon cancer support groups and chat rooms?

Is there anyone out there who has cancer that isn't Breast Cancer? I am recovering from Colon Cancer surgery and have many questions and fears. But the only information I can find on this is about Breast Cancer. If there are any chat rooms I can talk to people who are going through Colon Cancer, please drop me di directions where to find it. Thank you. Donna Bellissimo

How to manage pre-surgery pain that returns after cancer operation?

Im now 4 weeks post op. Today i hit a wall. Im tired and cant sleep. My incision doesn't hurt anymore but everything else does in the worst way. I need tips for dealing with pain i had before surgery.

Has anyone had esophagus removal surgery for stage 2b cancer?

Hello!! Has anyone had stage 11b esophageal cancer had their entire esophagus removed and stomach connection ? My husband is preparing 4 this type of surgery--- looking 4 feedback before we commit to this. Thanks

Does walking after cancer surgery really help with recovery?

New data reinforces walking as an essential part of recovery after surgery. The study also highlights wearable fitness as e helpful tool. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/exercise/new-research-highlights-the-importance-of-walking-after-surgery/

What are the pros and cons of prostate cancer treatment options?

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and learned about my treatment options. My doctor explained that I have several choices ranging from active surveillance (closely monitoring the cancer without immediate treatment) to more active treatments like surgery and radiation therapy. Active surveillance would help me avoid treatment side effects right now, while surgery and radiation aim to eliminate the cancer but may come with side effects to discuss with my care team. I'd love to connect with others who have faced similar treatment decisions and hear about your experiences. • If you chose active surveillance, what has that journey been like for you? • For those who went with surgery or radiation, what helped you decide and what should I expect?

Has anyone tested positive for extra cancer genes?

Has anyone tested for germline/Somatic and tested positive for extra cancer genes? If so what comes next.

Why do I keep getting infections after cancer surgery?

Had surgery on the 14th of May, went home 5 days later to me nothing seems wrong or the drs on Saturday morning at midnight, I was having stomach problems, no poop, fever, so my husband took me to the ER, at 1:30am was taking to a room,did some blood work even when I had a transfusion, because of my blood low count,they had to contact my cancer Dr, because they don't deal with what I have, at 3am, starting to get IV and pain medicine at 5 am talking to my Dr in Portland, at 7am, had to put a tube in my nose, transfer me from McMinnville to Portland for 4 days, the day I was released, my tube in my stomach seems infected, so I told my Dr intern, but said it was fine, that afternoon, my Dr assistant came check my tube area took a picture, went home, Friday morning at 4 am, was feeling hot, tube looks infected,called my after hours surgery, called back says go to ER, told my husband, he said it doesn't look infected, at 11am, my Dr called said go to ER, they will take a picture. Went to ER, barely signing the paperwork, was called in at 12:30 pm, the Dr put me on antibiotics, took a picture sent it to my Dr

What imaging tools do surgeons use during lumpectomy surgery?

Hi! I had a Lumpectomy to remove DCIS. One of my margins was not clear, so I have to have another surgery to remove the rest. Some calcifications on an earlier test have also become suspicious. My surgeon is looking to remove the cancer that was left in the margin, remove the marker placed during my biopsy and remove the suspect calcifications. Aside from Ultrasound, does anyone know the other types of equipment that may be used during surgery to assist the surgeon to see better? Thanks!

Anyone have experience with Lenvima cancer treatment?

Lenvima anyone?