On 3/13/2008
Solutions wrote:
Hello Maurice,
I noticed in your message you indicated you have been searching the web and reading about your brother's situation. If I'm assuming correctly, then you are fully aware that a Klatskin Tumor is a very serious situation.
Due to the fact that his doctor said the tumor was inoperable, this in itself is not good. It may be the stent was inserted to allow the bile to flow out of his liver and give him a little better quality of life. Miracles can and do happen, but when a Klatskin Tumor is inoperable, it may mean it a lot more than the two tumors in the Hepatic ducts...the cancer may have spread to other organs.
Radiation Therapy as well as Chemo are usually not the first approach to control this type of cancer tumor. If he feels like the akelein diet will help, allow him to do it.
I'm very sorry to hear what your brother is going through, keep in mind...it may get a lot worse and harder for him and the family.
Good luck and take care of yourself....it's a very deadly illness.
Leonard, Alamo California
Hi Leonard,
I truly appreciate your response. Yes, you are correct..the stent(s) were utilized to provide a better quality of life...and to allow the bile to flow...It's a 'heck" of a situation - he just turned 50 last October - great physical shape, non-smoker. One of his daughters is getting married in June - I'm trying in a positive way to suggest moving the wedding up - so her dad can watch her being married and maybe even travel down the isle together...Tough thing to suggest - but I'm trying to be realistic- as it would be better to have him there than not...I appreciate your listening / chattin' with me..as I feel I can be quite upfront..
The doctors have explained it's almost like shaking a dandelion - and thats how the cancer is spreading..like fingers extending..
Of course, I'm very concerned for my brother's family - but also my Mom - as this is not a normal 'flow' - of how life should go...
What I have read so far - the survival time - is more short than long..in this situation....I just want to hang on to HOPE but also with an element of reality as well...
Leonard - All the best of wishes and prayers to you and your wife...
Sincerely,
Maurice