Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 I wonder how many of the folks on this list have been told they may have liver tumors. Are they common with thyca, or are the MDs just more likely to aggressively follow-up on any suspicious findings once a cancer has been diagnosed? Back in 1995 Vern was told he had liver tumors and probable liver ca along with the pap ca. After numerous tests, scans etc., he had surgery, which identified only hemangiomas (benign tangles of blood vessels, I believe) which are said to be very common. That surgery and recovery were the worst experience he has ever had. We learned then, that when in a university/teaching hospital, you need to point blank ask your surgeon whether he/she will personally do the operation, and to specifically refuse to allow any medical students to perform surgery on you. Jane husband Vern, age 67, pap ca dx 11/91, pt & tt 12/91, RAI 92, 93, 94. rt. neck mets annually since 91. surgically removed. dx. lung mets 3/01, hypoparathyroid, hx of kidney stones. See endo again in Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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