Large mass on liver

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Lauriesh
Lauriesh Member Posts: 692
edited June 2014 in Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis

I am a 5 year surivivor, and it was discovered that I have a large 11 cm mass on my liver. My onc told me that he thinks it is cancer and I had a biopsy on Thur. I will get the results on Mon.

I want to start chemo right away, so I wanted to get some ideas from those with liver mets of chemo combinations that they  used.  My original tumor was er/pr - and Her2+.

 I did AC, then taxol + herceptin, then herceptin for a year. I finished herceptin in 6/06.

I am thinking taxotere and herceptin might be my best bet, but wanted to get what has worked for others.

Thanks for your help,

Laurie

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited July 2010

    let's just pray that it isn't. 

     believe in practicality and all that,  but want you to know that my sis had a tennis ball tumor removed and it was benign... just sitting on the outside.

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited July 2010

    Laurie - Here's hoping for B9 results on the biopsy.  My Mom had liver mets almost 10 years ago and was treated with Taxotere.   The tumors disappeared.   She's still doing great...at 87!

    Patty

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited July 2010

    Really hoping the mass is benign Laurie. If it is positive for cancer, hopefully herceptin in combo with another drug will kick some cancer butt.


    I am sorry that you are going through this. Saying a prayer now.

    Lexi

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  • Pawprint
    Pawprint Member Posts: 464
    edited July 2010

    i pray that it is B9. Its scary to think there is something that large inside of us and we didn't know it was there. I am going through liver scans now. Had PT and CT and Hemeiogenious(not sure about that spelling) scan, and liver tumor marker. Tumor not as large as yours, mine is about 5cm. I am waiting on results. Sending you support and courage.

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  • Lauriesh
    Lauriesh Member Posts: 692
    edited July 2010

    I got my results yesterday. My liver tumor is cancer and has the same pathology. ER/PR - and Her2 +. I begin Herceptin and Taxotere on Wed.

    brokendreams- I hope your results come soon. I think the waiting is the worst.

    Thanks for all of the support.

    Laurie  

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited July 2010

    Laurie, I'm sorry to hear about the mets. Best of luck with your treatment.

    Leah

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  • Pawprint
    Pawprint Member Posts: 464
    edited July 2010

    hi Laurie. i am sorry that your liver was cancer. sounds like the docs will aggressively go after it. i am still waiting on test results.i hope all goes well with your treatment plan.

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  • skigrl
    skigrl Member Posts: 53
    edited July 2010

    Wow Laurie, That really stinks.

    How did they find it, regular scans? Blood work levels different? Did you feel pain, or some other concern in the liver area.

    I am praying the chemo works fast, as i have heard the chemo you are going to be taking can be very very affective on zapping the tumors.

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  • Lauriesh
    Lauriesh Member Posts: 692
    edited July 2010

    Hi skigirl,

    I started having a severe pain in my back and pain when breathing in. I probably wouldn't have went in for the back pain, because it felt muscular, but the pain when breathing just didn't feel right. I went to the ER after having the pain for a few days, and they did a ct, which found the mass. They also did blood tests that showed two of my liver functions were slightly elevated.

    The scary thing is that I had my 5 year onc check up on 3/20 and all of my blood tests were normal. 

    Thanks for everyone's words of encouragement. I go for my first chemo in a few hours, and I do feel optimistic that I can still beat this and hopefully become NED long enough to see my kids grow up. 

    Laurie  

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  • sportsmom
    sportsmom Member Posts: 9
    edited September 2010

    Hi there-I just read your post froma few years ago..wondering how you are doing. I am in same boat..have to go to dr today to probably get started on chemo....i am 52, athletic. healthy LOL---but i had just a small cramp  in my lower right side under my ribs...5 hrs later they are calling me taht they see spots on liver.  it appears it is no where else but not sure quite yet.  I really need encouragement. the waiting is just plain awful.  Thanks!

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  • heatherbless
    heatherbless Member Posts: 295
    edited September 2010

    I am praying for all of you ladies--keep strong and fight the good fight.  Best, heather

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