Re: [MOL] Liver Cancer [09348]

>Betty,
>
>Where do you live?
>
>Who is Dr. M D Anderson? is a hospital in Texas I have attatched their web site address for you.
>
>What does "A clear margin was obtained." mean?
>My daughter, Mavis, has synovial sarcoma cancer in her liver. She had
>40% of her liver removed, left side. Clear margin means that they had removed a little bit more and where they cut, no cancer was showing.
>
>Dr. said chance of recurring is 70%. Oh well. Just hope for the
>best, I guess. That is excelent!
>
>She is going to see an oncologist at Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, CA
>
> She is 31 years old, and you? This isn't Betty; so I am not giving my age out!
>
>What kind of cancer do you have?
>How aggressive is your cancer?
>
>Mavis is recovering fine from the surgery. But the oncologist, Dr.
>Fisher, we want to have to take care of her is on vacation and we
>cannot get to see him (for the first time) until June 22nd. That is
>more than 2 weeks away. We could ask for a different oncologist at
>Stanford sooner. Is time critical? Mavis' case, her cancer is "high
>grade", meaning aggressively growing. You should more than likely see the doctor that you have researched for. Just about any doctor will take two weeks to get to see. Make sure you have all her records, slides, mri's; etc.
>
>Another thing, what is better? To discuss everything with Mavis or
>not talk to her about things that would depress her. It is better to disucss openly and frankly in a positive manner, always maintaining hope. It is important that stress not be permitted. It is important to understand that cancer is like a roller coaster, ups and downs. It is important to build up the immune systerm (I use Milk Thistle, Vit. E. and Soy Milk) It is important to believe and have faith in the doctor and that he also gives hope. If you feel he is holding anything back, then discuss this with him and if he doesn't correct it, get another doctor. Hope is one of nature's healers; something no doctor can do, only the patient has control. May God be with you as a family and I am sure Betty will respond to you also along with some other wonderful molers.

>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pitakula@webtv.net [mailto:pitakula@webtv.net]
>Sent: Monday, May 18, 1998 10:28 AM
>To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
>Subject: RE: [MOL] Liver Cancer
>
>Ben
>Jan. 97 the growth was found.
>I had surgery Mar. 1 and 2/3 of right lobe was removed.
>A clear margin was obtained.
>3 mos. later tumors came back in both lobes.
>I have never had any chemo but I am going to M D Anderson in June for
>an evaulation. Doctors are amazed that I dont even appear to be sick.
>I just continue to live my life as usual with a few rest stops on the
>way. Keep me posted. I care.
>Betty
>have a good day
>
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