My sister posted just previously under "My Father". I am trying to get more information. As a recap, our father was diagnosed recently with liver cancer, specifically cholangiocarcinoma. It was discovered after he experienced extreme pain in his side, primarily while he inhales. These pain episodes come and go, although he never feels great. It appears that the cancer hasn't spread, although we never seem to get complete reassurance. They keep running tests. The cancer is unresectable and the main tumor is quite large (10 cm). We don't expect a miracle, but perhaps something could improve his quality of life and possibly extend it. He is having the tumor debulked with radiofrequency ablation and then he will have the radioactive spheres injected into his hepatic artery. I have heard excellent reports regarding the spheres. Have any of you had this done or do you know anyone that have had these procedures done? Have they proven effective?
I am worried since he has lost his appetite. He says that everything tastes strange. This has all come on so quickly - he is 64 years old, has been health conscious and has been at a healthy weight. The only thing I can think of as a contributing factor has been stress. Besides everyday work stress, our mother passed away almost 20 years ago from breast cancer and I think that has taken a toll on him. My sisters and I are so worried about him.
Any suggestions on alternative or conventional therapies would be wonderful. Specifically, have any therapies worked for any of you or anyone you know??? Have you known anyone that has used Haelan? There is so much information in the Internet, but we don't know who to trust.
Thank you for any help that you can provide.