Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Brian's trip to the liver surgeon at MSKCC

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #1

    Brian's trip to the liver surgeon at MSKCC

    Brian met with the liver surgeon Dr. Jarnigan, who said, YES i can do the surgery!~!.... this is good because they werent sure if it was operable!! a bit of a relief for us! his bedside manor was nicer than dr. sheinfeld.

    The Dr. said he is going to take 1/2 of Brian's liver, he doesnt know if he has to have the biopsy. he is going to let us know.

    I feel bad because i am so happy about this, because i am not the one who has to go through the physical pain, but i just know that each day after the surgery, as he gets better, i will feel like he is on his way to being cured!!!


    Dawn

    will give more updates when i get them
    Fiance Brian, dx:stage IIIC non-sem 4/18/07
    mets to lungs,liver,abdomin,large tumor near kidney
    hcg was 176,000!
    completed 1 rnd of TIP(had bad reaction to taxol)
    BEPx3 until 7/13/07
    7/26/07 post chemo ct-scan shwd shrinkage & fewer lung tumors
    10/17/07 @ MSKCC Liver FREE of cancer! necrotic & small focus of teratoma.
    AFP & HCG normal
    12/7/07 RPLND,right orchiectomy @ MSKCC
    12/18/07, rcvd pathology,all clear! no cancer!
    2/11/08 -Lung surgery dne @ MSKCC
    ALL CLEAR
    Tags: None
  • #2
    This is great news Dawn. Progress is a wonderful thing. Every step you are moving towards a cure.

    Dr. S does not have the sweetest bed-side manner but he makes up for it with very skilled fingers...and a big brain.
    Co-survivor with husband Boyce, Diagnosed 7-11-06, orchiectomy right testicle on 7-12-06- Stage 3A: Mixed germ cell tumor with inguinal seminomatous and kartotypic carcinoma. One tumor over 10 cm, second tumor 4 cm, Chemo 4xBEP: Bi-lateral RPLND Dec 2006, nerve sparing but left sterile.
    Current DVT
    Current testosterone replacement therapy, Testim.

    "You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you" ~wisdom I have learned from my family on this forum

    Comment

    • #3
      Dawn:
      I know the liver surgery is scarry but it does sound like a plan is in place to get you guys cured. Please keep us update as to when the operation will be.

      I don't think I ever heard Sheinfeld and bedside manner in the same sentence before. On the other hand I've also never heard Sheinfeld and bad job in the same sentence.
      Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.

      Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.

      Comment

      • #4
        Dawn, I'm glad to hear things are moving forward. The good thing is that even after the liver resection, the organ is capable of regenerating. Keep us posted with any updates. We're here for you!
        "Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller
        11.22.06 -Dx the day before Thanksgiving
        12.09.06 -Rt I/O; 100% seminoma, multifocal; Stage I-A; Surveillance; Six years out! I consider myself cured.

        Comment

        • #5
          Hey Dawn: Glad to hear about the course of action for Brian...it's one step closer to his cure. Keeping happy thoughts for you, please let us know when the surgery date will be. Much love from Cali!
          Maria
          *Hubby Andy diagnosed 02/13/07, Left IO 02/16/07 *Stage 1A Non-Seminoma (65% Immature Teratoma / 35% Embryonal Carcinoma) *RPLND 04/27/07 Lymph Nodes-ALL CLEAR
          *Complications from Chylous Ascites so Laparotomy 05/03/07 *No food for 10 weeks, TPN only *07/18/07 Removed drains, tubes, picc line *CT Scan 07/31/07-ALL CLEAR
          *CT Scan 02/12/08-ALL CLEAR *Hydrocele surgery 06/19/08 *CT Scan 9/30/08 and 03/06/09 shows <cm left lung nodule - under surveillance

          Comment

          • #6
            Originally posted by Fed
            Dawn, I'm glad to hear things are moving forward. The good thing is that even after the liver resection, the organ is capable of regenerating. Keep us posted with any updates. We're here for you!

            Yes FED!! Brian was told by the Dr. that it will grown back to the preoperative size like 6-8 weeks after!
            Fiance Brian, dx:stage IIIC non-sem 4/18/07
            mets to lungs,liver,abdomin,large tumor near kidney
            hcg was 176,000!
            completed 1 rnd of TIP(had bad reaction to taxol)
            BEPx3 until 7/13/07
            7/26/07 post chemo ct-scan shwd shrinkage & fewer lung tumors
            10/17/07 @ MSKCC Liver FREE of cancer! necrotic & small focus of teratoma.
            AFP & HCG normal
            12/7/07 RPLND,right orchiectomy @ MSKCC
            12/18/07, rcvd pathology,all clear! no cancer!
            2/11/08 -Lung surgery dne @ MSKCC
            ALL CLEAR

            Comment

            • #7
              ok, im at work, waiting to pick up the phone to call Maryann to get Brian's markers!!! im shaking!! this is not cool!, i know they are down, but i want them at 0

              everyone keeps telling me that waiting is the worst!!!! LET ME TELL YOU!! IT IS!.. they said they will not do surgery unless they are down all the way? anyone know why?

              Dawn
              Fiance Brian, dx:stage IIIC non-sem 4/18/07
              mets to lungs,liver,abdomin,large tumor near kidney
              hcg was 176,000!
              completed 1 rnd of TIP(had bad reaction to taxol)
              BEPx3 until 7/13/07
              7/26/07 post chemo ct-scan shwd shrinkage & fewer lung tumors
              10/17/07 @ MSKCC Liver FREE of cancer! necrotic & small focus of teratoma.
              AFP & HCG normal
              12/7/07 RPLND,right orchiectomy @ MSKCC
              12/18/07, rcvd pathology,all clear! no cancer!
              2/11/08 -Lung surgery dne @ MSKCC
              ALL CLEAR

              Comment

              • #8
                I can't help with the medical question they way some people here can so I will leave that to them.

                But I can send you my love and support. Waiting could be one of the worst emotions to feel. Once I know what is wrong, I can fix it, or at least try to fix it. Not knowing anything makes me feel the most helpless. I have been standing in your shoes more than I care to mention, as most of us here have...and that is what bonds us. In many ways, I think the waiting is what brings us all together.

                I will pray for wonderful news....and less waiting.
                Co-survivor with husband Boyce, Diagnosed 7-11-06, orchiectomy right testicle on 7-12-06- Stage 3A: Mixed germ cell tumor with inguinal seminomatous and kartotypic carcinoma. One tumor over 10 cm, second tumor 4 cm, Chemo 4xBEP: Bi-lateral RPLND Dec 2006, nerve sparing but left sterile.
                Current DVT
                Current testosterone replacement therapy, Testim.

                "You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you" ~wisdom I have learned from my family on this forum

                Comment

                • #9
                  markers.......

                  Brians markers are 4.3! and Brian MRI looked fine!!
                  Fiance Brian, dx:stage IIIC non-sem 4/18/07
                  mets to lungs,liver,abdomin,large tumor near kidney
                  hcg was 176,000!
                  completed 1 rnd of TIP(had bad reaction to taxol)
                  BEPx3 until 7/13/07
                  7/26/07 post chemo ct-scan shwd shrinkage & fewer lung tumors
                  10/17/07 @ MSKCC Liver FREE of cancer! necrotic & small focus of teratoma.
                  AFP & HCG normal
                  12/7/07 RPLND,right orchiectomy @ MSKCC
                  12/18/07, rcvd pathology,all clear! no cancer!
                  2/11/08 -Lung surgery dne @ MSKCC
                  ALL CLEAR

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Doing the Happy Dance all around my office!
                    Co-survivor with husband Boyce, Diagnosed 7-11-06, orchiectomy right testicle on 7-12-06- Stage 3A: Mixed germ cell tumor with inguinal seminomatous and kartotypic carcinoma. One tumor over 10 cm, second tumor 4 cm, Chemo 4xBEP: Bi-lateral RPLND Dec 2006, nerve sparing but left sterile.
                    Current DVT
                    Current testosterone replacement therapy, Testim.

                    "You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you" ~wisdom I have learned from my family on this forum

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Originally posted by DAWN82
                      Brians markers are 4.3! and Brian MRI looked fine!!

                      SORRY, BRAIN MRI LOOKED FINE

                      I MISTYPED

                      DAWN
                      Fiance Brian, dx:stage IIIC non-sem 4/18/07
                      mets to lungs,liver,abdomin,large tumor near kidney
                      hcg was 176,000!
                      completed 1 rnd of TIP(had bad reaction to taxol)
                      BEPx3 until 7/13/07
                      7/26/07 post chemo ct-scan shwd shrinkage & fewer lung tumors
                      10/17/07 @ MSKCC Liver FREE of cancer! necrotic & small focus of teratoma.
                      AFP & HCG normal
                      12/7/07 RPLND,right orchiectomy @ MSKCC
                      12/18/07, rcvd pathology,all clear! no cancer!
                      2/11/08 -Lung surgery dne @ MSKCC
                      ALL CLEAR

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Margaret
                        Doing the Happy Dance all around my office!
                        IM DOING THE HAPPY DANCE TOOO!!!!!

                        MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!!

                        MARGARET YOU ARE THE BEST!!

                        DAWN
                        Fiance Brian, dx:stage IIIC non-sem 4/18/07
                        mets to lungs,liver,abdomin,large tumor near kidney
                        hcg was 176,000!
                        completed 1 rnd of TIP(had bad reaction to taxol)
                        BEPx3 until 7/13/07
                        7/26/07 post chemo ct-scan shwd shrinkage & fewer lung tumors
                        10/17/07 @ MSKCC Liver FREE of cancer! necrotic & small focus of teratoma.
                        AFP & HCG normal
                        12/7/07 RPLND,right orchiectomy @ MSKCC
                        12/18/07, rcvd pathology,all clear! no cancer!
                        2/11/08 -Lung surgery dne @ MSKCC
                        ALL CLEAR

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Excellant News!!!!!!!!!!!!
                          I Love My Pack!

                          sigpic

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Congratulations!!!!!
                            Fish
                            TC1
                            Right I/O 4/22/1988
                            RPLND 6/20/1988
                            TC2
                            Left I/O 9/17/2003
                            Surveillance

                            Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              That's great news. Congratulations.
                              Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.

                              Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next
                              Working...
                              X
                              😀
                              🥰
                              🤢
                              😎
                              😡
                              👍
                              👎