My husband is scheduled for chemoembolization in a few weeks. He has primary liver cancer and cirrrhosis but no ascites or jaundice. His platelets are low (42,000 - 52,000).
He was diagnosed in April but has had no treatment because 2 well-respected oncologists recommend against it - they think chemoembolization in my husband's case can lead to liver failure.
But 2 other oncologists have said it's worth a try to prolong life and maybe, maybe even allow for a transplant (a long shot because there are about 5 tumors, sizes range from 3-6 cm each).
Chemoembolization is a difficult decision.
What experiences have you all had with chemoembolization? Did health go downhill? My husband has an excellent quality of life right now - it would be awful to lose that for nothing.
Has anyone survived in a relatively healthy way for 1 or 2 years after chemoembolization?
thanks for your help, MJane