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Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.

Sally

NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYS

I've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December

7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now.

I go (like the first one) and they say " I'm sure everything's

fine " . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . .

and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top

hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse

told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not

busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary

doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am " today. " I had an

ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to

come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well

after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule

this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy (I

can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease

doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today.

The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic

lobe . . . " a sore on my liver? " I'm guessing? She gave a rather

vague and convoluted explanation ending with " it's probably not a big

deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of

the lesion. " She referred to it as a hemagioma.

WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?

What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA

intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn

close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic

attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, " git r done " personality,

or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be

having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating

I'll be sure.

Help.

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the support you need with us.

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What is SSDI?

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> Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.

>

> Sally

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OMG Sally....you are so wrong and the way you put that is so cold. A hemangioma is NOT a cancer. It is a vascular tumor and is common in children as well as adults. It is most often benign. The next time you answer a post like 's, try making sure of your information first. Hemangiomas are benign lesions characterized by vascular spaces lined with endothelial cells. Your post is making me feel sick. DD Sally Hines <shines@...> wrote: Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.Sally-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis C [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:44 AMTo:

Hepatitis C Subject: NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYSI've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . . and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule this . . . around the three appts I

have next week . . . endoscopy (I can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather vague and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating

I'll be sure. Help.It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have foundthe support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, justclick the link-- Hepatitis C/Happy Posting

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OMG Sally....you are so wrong and the way you put that is so cold. A hemangioma is NOT a cancer. It is a vascular tumor and is common in children as well as adults. It is most often benign. The next time you answer a post like 's, try making sure of your information first. Hemangiomas are benign lesions characterized by vascular spaces lined with endothelial cells. Your post is making me feel sick. DD Sally Hines <shines@...> wrote: Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.Sally-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis C [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:44 AMTo:

Hepatitis C Subject: NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYSI've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . . and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule this . . . around the three appts I

have next week . . . endoscopy (I can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather vague and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating

I'll be sure. Help.It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have foundthe support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, justclick the link-- Hepatitis C/Happy Posting

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Hi . I'm sorry you are going through such a hard time. But try and think of it this way. Your doctors are certainly attentive and are doing everything possible to make the proper medical decisions for you. I apologize for that lady, Sally's insensitive remark. Even if hemangioma's were malignant, she certainly could have been a bit gentler. I hope you are sucessful with your FMLA. Ignore the principal...they can be a pain in the butt. DD <Bnhoffer2@...> wrote: I've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests .

.. . and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy (I can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather vague and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big

deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating I'll be sure. Help.

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Re: NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYS

> What is SSDI?

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>> Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.

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>> Sally

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> It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have

> found the support you need with us.

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sally, you could be a doctor the way that you put

information like that in such a cold bold incorrect

way- although even doctors have been getting better

than that- you must be having a bad day or

something...way to give support

--- Delores DelRio <dramamyqueen@...> wrote:

> OMG Sally....you are so wrong and the way you put

> that is so cold. A hemangioma is NOT a cancer. It is

> a vascular tumor and is common in children as well

> as adults. It is most often benign. The next time

> you answer a post like 's, try making sure of

> your information first.

>

> Hemangiomas are benign lesions characterized by

> vascular spaces lined with endothelial cells.

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> Your post is making me feel sick.

>

> DD

>

> Sally Hines <shines@...> wrote:

> Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.

>

> Sally

>

> NEED A QUICK REPLY

> YOU GUYS

>

>

> I've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors

> now since December

> 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about

> five times now.

> I go (like the first one) and they say " I'm sure

> everything's

> fine " . . . then they call back and want me back for

> more tests . . .

> and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see

> the top

> hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in

> October the nurse

> told me I'd never see him he was too busy.

> Unfortunately he was not

> busy enough to not need to see me the day after

> Christmas. Primary

> doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am

> " today. " I had an

> ultrasound last week and last night they called and

> said I had to

> come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the

> head hep doc. Well

> after five or six calls back and forth today to try

> and schedule

> this . . . around the three appts I have next week .

> . . endoscopy (I

> can't swallow well) and primary doc and head

> Infectious disease

> doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me

> what's wrong today.

> The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right

> hepatic

> lobe . . . " a sore on my liver? " I'm guessing? She

> gave a rather

> vague and convoluted explanation ending with " it's

> probably not a big

> deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the

> characteristics of

> the lesion. " She referred to it as a hemagioma.

>

> WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking

> HCC/cancer here?

>

> What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to

> get an FMLA

> intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm

> getting real darn

> close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first

> ever panic

> attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, " git r

> done " personality,

> or at least the personality I use to have. I do

> believe I may be

> having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done

> hyperventilating

> I'll be sure.

>

> Help.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> It's a pleasure having you join in our

> conversations. We hope you have found

> the support you need with us.

>

> If you are using email for your posts, for easy

> access to our group, just

> click the link--

> Hepatitis C/

>

> Happy Posting

>

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OK, I looked this up at e-medicine I know several ppl who have them and they are NOT cancer! Background: Cavernous hemangioma is the most common primary liver tumor; its occurrence in the general population ranges from 0.4-20%, as reported in an autopsy series (Karhunen, 1986). Cavernous hemangioma arises from the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels and consists of multiple, large vascular channels lined by a single layer of endothelial cells and supported by collagenous walls. They are frequently asymptomatic and incidentally discovered at imaging, surgery, or autopsy. Usually, they occur as solitary lesions. However, they may be multiple in as many as 50% of patients (Mergo, 1998). No lobar predilection exists. Hemangiomas typically measure less than 5 cm; some authors call those larger than 4-5 cm

giant hemangiomas (Cappellani, 2000; Yang, 2001). They may be associated with focal nodular hyperplasia (Vilgrain, 2000). Hemangiomas are uncommon in cirrhotic livers; the fibrotic process in cirrhotic liver may prohibit their development (Dodd, 1999). Pathophysiology: The natural history of liver hemangioma is not completely understood. Hemangiomas are probably congenital in origin. Hereditary factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of some familial forms. Although the growth of hemangiomas is reported in the literature, ectasia is believed to contribute to lesion enlargement (Nghiem, 1997). According to the findings of a recent study, hemangiomas become fibrotic and shrink in patients with progressive cirrhosis (Brancatelli, 2001). The vast majority of hemangiomas (as many as 85%) are asymptomatic. Hemangiomas may cause symptoms because of the compression of

adjacent structures, rupture, acute thrombosis, or consumptive coagulopathy (Kasabach-Merritt syndrome). Sex: A distinct female preponderance was reported in surgical series, with a female-to-male ratio of 5:1 to 6:1. However, cavernous hemangioma of the liver affects both sexes equally in children and in autopsy series. Age: Hemangiomas can occur in individuals of any age. They frequently occur in middle-aged women. Clinical Details: Pressure on the stomach and duodenum caused by large pedunculated lesions may cause vague abdominal pain, early satiety, nausea, and vomiting. Pedunculated hemangiomas may twist and cause acute abdominal pain (Tran-Minh, 1991). Compression of the inferior vena cava may result in Budd-Chiari syndrome (Hanazaki, 2001). Acute

thrombosis may result in acute inflammatory changes that cause fever, abdominal pain, and abnormal liver function (Pol, 1998). Spontaneous or posttraumatic rupture is a catastrophic complication that occurs in about 1-4% of hemangiomas; it has a considerable mortality rate, as high as 60% (Cappellani, 2000). Preferred Examination: Most patients with liver hemangioma are asymptomatic. Clinical findings usually do not contribute to the diagnosis. Laboratory test results may suggest anemia, and reduced hematocrit levels may be present in patients with ruptured hemangiomas. In patients with giant hemangiomas associated with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome, bleeding and clotting parameters may be abnormal. Most hemangiomas are incidentally detected at imaging studies. Ultrasonography is a cost-effective imaging modality for diagnosis of a hemangioma. However, CT and/or MRI may be

required to specifically diagnose hemangioma. Limitations of Techniques: Ultrasonography is a heavily operator-dependent technique; its performance depends on the expertise and experience of the sonographer. In addition, the acquisition of satisfactory images in obese patients is technically difficult. Contrast-enhanced CT is relatively contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency and in those with a prior history of hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast agents. MRI may be the preferred modality of choice in the characterization of hemangiomas in such patients. Angiography is an invasive method for the characterization of liver hemangiomas. It is associated with low but definite risks of morbidity and mortality.Sally Hines <shines@...> wrote: Apply

for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.Sally-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis C [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:44 AMHepatitis C Subject: NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYSI've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . . and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an

ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy (I can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather vague and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn close to zero here. I

swear last week I had my first ever panic attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating I'll be sure. Help.It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have foundthe support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, justclick the link-- Hepatitis C/Happy Posting

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Thanks Jackie for providing this information. That is the way to do it. Good factual information . Love JanetJackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: OK, I looked this up at e-medicine I know several ppl who have them and they are NOT cancer! Background: Cavernous hemangioma is the most common primary liver tumor; its occurrence in the general population ranges from 0.4-20%, as reported in an autopsy series (Karhunen, 1986). Cavernous hemangioma arises from the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels and consists of multiple, large vascular channels lined by a single layer of endothelial cells

and supported by collagenous walls. They are frequently asymptomatic and incidentally discovered at imaging, surgery, or autopsy. Usually, they occur as solitary lesions. However, they may be multiple in as many as 50% of patients (Mergo, 1998). No lobar predilection exists. Hemangiomas typically measure less than 5 cm; some authors call those larger than 4-5 cm giant hemangiomas (Cappellani, 2000; Yang, 2001). They may be associated with focal nodular hyperplasia (Vilgrain, 2000). Hemangiomas are uncommon in cirrhotic livers; the fibrotic process in cirrhotic liver may prohibit their development (Dodd, 1999). Pathophysiology: The natural history of liver hemangioma is not completely understood. Hemangiomas are probably congenital in origin. Hereditary factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of some familial forms. Although the growth of hemangiomas is

reported in the literature, ectasia is believed to contribute to lesion enlargement (Nghiem, 1997). According to the findings of a recent study, hemangiomas become fibrotic and shrink in patients with progressive cirrhosis (Brancatelli, 2001). The vast majority of hemangiomas (as many as 85%) are asymptomatic. Hemangiomas may cause symptoms because of the compression of adjacent structures, rupture, acute thrombosis, or consumptive coagulopathy (Kasabach-Merritt syndrome). Sex: A distinct female preponderance was reported in surgical series, with a female-to-male ratio of 5:1 to 6:1. However, cavernous hemangioma of the liver affects both sexes equally in children and in autopsy series. Age: Hemangiomas can occur in individuals of any age. They frequently occur in

middle-aged women. Clinical Details: Pressure on the stomach and duodenum caused by large pedunculated lesions may cause vague abdominal pain, early satiety, nausea, and vomiting. Pedunculated hemangiomas may twist and cause acute abdominal pain (Tran-Minh, 1991). Compression of the inferior vena cava may result in Budd-Chiari syndrome (Hanazaki, 2001). Acute thrombosis may result in acute inflammatory changes that cause fever, abdominal pain, and abnormal liver function (Pol, 1998). Spontaneous or posttraumatic rupture is a catastrophic complication that occurs in about 1-4% of hemangiomas; it has a considerable mortality rate, as high as 60% (Cappellani, 2000). Preferred Examination: Most patients with liver hemangioma are asymptomatic. Clinical findings usually do not contribute to the diagnosis. Laboratory test results may suggest anemia, and reduced

hematocrit levels may be present in patients with ruptured hemangiomas. In patients with giant hemangiomas associated with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome, bleeding and clotting parameters may be abnormal. Most hemangiomas are incidentally detected at imaging studies. Ultrasonography is a cost-effective imaging modality for diagnosis of a hemangioma. However, CT and/or MRI may be required to specifically diagnose hemangioma. Limitations of Techniques: Ultrasonography is a heavily operator-dependent technique; its performance depends on the expertise and experience of the sonographer. In addition, the acquisition of satisfactory images in obese patients is technically difficult. Contrast-enhanced CT is relatively contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency and in those with a prior history of hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast agents. MRI may be the preferred modality of

choice in the characterization of hemangiomas in such patients. Angiography is an invasive method for the characterization of liver hemangiomas. It is associated with low but definite risks of morbidity and mortality.Sally Hines <shines@...> wrote: Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.Sally-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis C [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:44 AMHepatitis C Subject: NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYSI've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's

fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . . and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy (I can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather vague

and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating I'll be sure. Help.It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have foundthe support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, justclick the link-- Hepatitis C/Happy Posting

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> Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.

>

> Sally

>

> NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYS

>

>

> I've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since

December

> 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times

now.

> I go (like the first one) and they say " I'm sure everything's

> fine " . . . then they call back and want me back for more

tests . . .

> and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top

> hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse

> told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was

not

> busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary

> doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am " today. " I had

an

> ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to

> come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc.

Well

> after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule

> this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy

(I

> can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease

> doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong

today.

> The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic

> lobe . . . " a sore on my liver? " I'm guessing? She gave a rather

> vague and convoluted explanation ending with " it's probably not a

big

> deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of

> the lesion. " She referred to it as a hemagioma.

>

> WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?

>

> What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA

> intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real

darn

> close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic

> attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, " git r done "

personality,

> or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be

> having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating

> I'll be sure.

>

> Help.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you

have found

> the support you need with us.

>

> If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our

group, just

> click the link-- Hepatitis C/

>

> Happy Posting

>

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Wow Jackie! Now that's what I call service! Not only do you let the

poster know she'll be alright, you give enough data for a medical

course. I posted as well, but nothing near the quality in this

post...

> Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.

>

> Sally

>

> NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYS

>

>

> I've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since

December

> 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times

now.

> I go (like the first one) and they say " I'm sure everything's

> fine " . . . then they call back and want me back for more

tests . . .

> and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top

> hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse

> told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was

not

> busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary

> doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am " today. " I had

an

> ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to

> come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc.

Well

> after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule

> this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy

(I

> can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease

> doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong

today.

> The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic

> lobe . . . " a sore on my liver? " I'm guessing? She gave a rather

> vague and convoluted explanation ending with " it's probably not a

big

> deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of

> the lesion. " She referred to it as a hemagioma.

>

> WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?

>

> What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA

> intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real

darn

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Well that is what a mod should do,, we need to give answers but they gotta be correct, and I really didnt want anyone to get scared un necessarily...just trying to help someone calm down,, but THANK you for looking for data too, WE ALL can help!!!us2china2 <us2china2@...> wrote: Wow Jackie! Now that's what I call service! Not only do you let the poster know she'll be alright, you give enough data for a medical course. I posted as well, but nothing near the quality in this post...> Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.> > Sally> > NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYS> > > I've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December > 7th.

It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. > I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's > fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . . > and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top > hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse > told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not > busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary > doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an > ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to > come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well > after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule > this . . . around the three appts I have next week . . . endoscopy (I > can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease

> doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. > The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic > lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather > vague and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big > deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of > the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.> > WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?> > What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA > intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn > close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic > attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, > or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be > having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating >

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Well I can say what I 'know' but when you actually post an official article about something, it tends to hold more weight,, Janet <doc_jade@...> wrote: Thanks Jackie for providing this information. That is the way to do it. Good factual information . Love JanetJackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: OK, I looked this up at e-medicine I know several ppl who have them and they are NOT cancer! Background: Cavernous hemangioma is the most common

primary liver tumor; its occurrence in the general population ranges from 0.4-20%, as reported in an autopsy series (Karhunen, 1986). Cavernous hemangioma arises from the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels and consists of multiple, large vascular channels lined by a single layer of endothelial cells and supported by collagenous walls. They are frequently asymptomatic and incidentally discovered at imaging, surgery, or autopsy. Usually, they occur as solitary lesions. However, they may be multiple in as many as 50% of patients (Mergo, 1998). No lobar predilection exists. Hemangiomas typically measure less than 5 cm; some authors call those larger than 4-5 cm giant hemangiomas (Cappellani, 2000; Yang, 2001). They may be associated with focal nodular hyperplasia (Vilgrain, 2000). Hemangiomas are uncommon in cirrhotic livers; the fibrotic process in cirrhotic liver may prohibit their development (Dodd, 1999). Pathophysiology: The natural history of liver hemangioma is not completely understood. Hemangiomas are probably congenital in origin. Hereditary factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of some familial forms. Although the growth of hemangiomas is reported in the literature, ectasia is believed to contribute to lesion enlargement (Nghiem, 1997). According to the findings of a recent study, hemangiomas become fibrotic and shrink in patients with progressive cirrhosis (Brancatelli, 2001). The vast majority of hemangiomas (as many as 85%) are asymptomatic. Hemangiomas may cause symptoms because of the compression of adjacent structures, rupture, acute thrombosis, or consumptive coagulopathy (Kasabach-Merritt syndrome). Sex: A distinct female preponderance was reported

in surgical series, with a female-to-male ratio of 5:1 to 6:1. However, cavernous hemangioma of the liver affects both sexes equally in children and in autopsy series. Age: Hemangiomas can occur in individuals of any age. They frequently occur in middle-aged women. Clinical Details: Pressure on the stomach and duodenum caused by large pedunculated lesions may cause vague abdominal pain, early satiety, nausea, and vomiting. Pedunculated hemangiomas may twist and cause acute abdominal pain (Tran-Minh, 1991). Compression of the inferior vena cava may result in Budd-Chiari syndrome (Hanazaki, 2001). Acute thrombosis may result in acute inflammatory changes that cause fever, abdominal pain, and abnormal liver function (Pol, 1998). Spontaneous or posttraumatic rupture is a catastrophic complication that occurs in about 1-4% of hemangiomas; it has a considerable

mortality rate, as high as 60% (Cappellani, 2000). Preferred Examination: Most patients with liver hemangioma are asymptomatic. Clinical findings usually do not contribute to the diagnosis. Laboratory test results may suggest anemia, and reduced hematocrit levels may be present in patients with ruptured hemangiomas. In patients with giant hemangiomas associated with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome, bleeding and clotting parameters may be abnormal. Most hemangiomas are incidentally detected at imaging studies. Ultrasonography is a cost-effective imaging modality for diagnosis of a hemangioma. However, CT and/or MRI may be required to specifically diagnose hemangioma. Limitations of Techniques: Ultrasonography is a heavily operator-dependent technique; its performance depends on the expertise and experience of the

sonographer. In addition, the acquisition of satisfactory images in obese patients is technically difficult. Contrast-enhanced CT is relatively contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency and in those with a prior history of hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast agents. MRI may be the preferred modality of choice in the characterization of hemangiomas in such patients. Angiography is an invasive method for the characterization of liver hemangiomas. It is associated with low but definite risks of morbidity and mortality.Sally Hines <shines@...> wrote: Apply for SSDI today. Hemangioma is a cancer.Sally-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis C [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:44 AMTo:

Hepatitis C Subject: NEED A QUICK REPLY YOU GUYSI've been going back and forth to the UofM doctors now since December 7th. It's about an hour drive and I've done it about five times now. I go (like the first one) and they say "I'm sure everything's fine" . . . then they call back and want me back for more tests . . . and so on. The good deal is that I've gotten to see the top hepatologist in MN, in spite of the fact that in October the nurse told me I'd never see him he was too busy. Unfortunately he was not busy enough to not need to see me the day after Christmas. Primary doc is working hard to set a baseline for how I am "today." I had an ultrasound last week and last night they called and said I had to come back ASAP for an MRI and another visit to the head hep doc. Well after five or six calls back and forth today to try and schedule this . . . around the three appts I

have next week . . . endoscopy (I can't swallow well) and primary doc and head Infectious disease doc . . . Well, I finally got someone to tell me what's wrong today. The nurse told me that I have a lesion on my right hepatic lobe . . . "a sore on my liver?" I'm guessing? She gave a rather vague and convoluted explanation ending with "it's probably not a big deal, but he (Doc) wants and MRI to clarify the characteristics of the lesion." She referred to it as a hemagioma.WHat the hell is a hemagioma? Are we talking HCC/cancer here?What with Hep C, my principal hating me, trying to get an FMLA intermittent leave, and just living day to day I'm getting real darn close to zero here. I swear last week I had my first ever panic attack-very uncharacteristic of my type A, "git r done" personality, or at least the personality I use to have. I do believe I may be having another one very soon, as soon as I'm done hyperventilating

I'll be sure. Help.It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have foundthe support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, justclick the link-- Hepatitis C/Happy Posting