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pjlyons' Journey with Hepatocellular Carcinoma or Hepatocel...

  1. 1 Procedure or Surgery Icon Procedure or Surgery
    Transarte...
  2. 2 Drug or Chemo Therapy Icon Drug or Chemo Therapy
    Chemotherapy
  3. 3 Clinical Trial Icon Clinical Trial
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Patient: Liver Cancer > Hepatocellular Carcinoma or Hepatocellular Cancer

Patient Info: Diagnosed: over 5 years ago, Female, Age: 57

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    • pjlyons
    • Experience with Hepatocellular Carcino...
    over 4 years ago
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    Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)

    Procedure or Surgery

    Had TACE 3 times.

    Went as Expected: Strongly Agree
    Minimal Recovery: Strongly Agree
    Minimal Side Effects: Strongly Agree
    Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Strongly Agree
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    • pjlyons
    • Experience with Hepatocellular Carcino...
    over 4 years ago
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    Chemotherapy

    Drug or Chemo Therapy

    Have been on Nexavar since November, 2012.

    Easy to Do: Strongly Agree
    Minimal Side Effects: Disagree
    Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Disagree
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    • pjlyons
    • Experience with Hepatocellular Carcino...
    about 4 years ago
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    I am in a clinical trial at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville

    Clinical Trial

    Got results from a PET Scan I had only 3 weeks after being on the trial drug, and it appears the lesions have decreased in size. Being in a clinical trial is a huge commitment. I have a 6 hour drive to Nashville and have to go every week. But if it works, it will all be worth it. You cannot have a "needle phobia" and be in a clinical trial!

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