Newly diagnosed with HCC

[Dachshund45]

I am a 78 year old retired educator who has battled GIST CANCER for 20 years. To my surprise, An HCC tumor was found in my liver in between two GIST tumors. in my June 5 MRI. The GIST tumors were shrinking out of site thanks to be taking Gleevec, a targeted therapy drug. My surgeon could not safely resect the HCC tumor so I am going to have the Y90 procedure. I am happy to have found this group and hope to learn from you.

[bwpickard Caregiver]

I’m so sorry about the HCC tumor. My husband had Y90 after diagnosis with Stage 4 HCC and had a good response with the large primary tumor shrinking and part of it dying. He had good liver function at the time and no side effects. Unfortunately, he also had some satellite lesions and required a second one later on and did develop some temporary ascites after that one which resolved. Best to you and hope this is helpful and encouraging!!

[Dachshund45 Patient in reply to bwpickard]

Thanks for your reply.

[AndreaWilson_Founder Partner Editor Caregiver]

Welcome to our community. I've never heard of someone with GIST cancer developing an HCC tumor. Have you gotten a second opinion?

💙Andrea

[Dachshund45 Patient in reply to AndreaWilson_Founder]

My oncology team confirmed it with a biopsy. They said that my case is an anomaly.

[AndreaWilson_Founder Partner Editor Caregiver in reply to Dachshund45]

My goodness! I would say so. Please don't hesitate to reach out or ask questions here.

💙Andrea

[Dachshund45 Patient in reply to AndreaWilson_Founder]

Thanks. I am certain that I will.