How do I cope with finding another liver mass before surgery?
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a day agoWell i had an mri and it showed another mass on the right side of my liver its very small. My surgeon sent an email and said he will call with surgery date. He also said he would removed them both at surgery.
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21 hours agoGet second opinion. If it isn’t growing plan more testing before surgery.
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21 hours agoThat was a test before surgery.
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17 hours agoFinding out about an additional mass can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already preparing for surgery. It's completely natural to feel anxious about this news, even though your surgeon has a plan to address both masses during the same procedure. Many patients in this community have faced similar unexpected findings and found strength in connecting with others who understand what you're going through - consider sharing your feelings here as you navigate this journey.
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