Diagnosed with HCC Liver Cancer, having SABR Ablation - what to expect from treatment?

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I have just been diagnosed with HCC liver cancer and been advised to have SABR Ablation treatment.

I would like to know if anyone out there has been through this and what to expect from treatment and afterwards, as not very clear from information around at present.

  • Good evening Oliver. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

    I have been diagnosed November 2022. I was treated with immunotherapy, then  2 weeks ago they stopped treating me and waiting for a new drug to start in a month 

    I m sorry i never heard of SABR ! May I wish you the best. Just take it one step at the time my friend, find something to occupy you and friends and family .  Chedly ( 78 years old)

    chedly96

  • Hi Chedly 96  Thanks very much for your reply, I do appreciate it, but I was just trying to find someone who had undergone the same treatment, to give me some insight into what was to come, Sorry to hear of your results hopefully the next treatment will be more successful , keep strong and good luck

    Oliver (72)

  • SABR is a kind of precise radio therapy pinpointed to the cancer. But I don’t know anyone who had it to give you an idea I’m afraid. 
    in March 2023 I had a radio therapy called  SERT but did not work. 
    I know it doesn’t help but take it a day at the time 

    I do hope all will be well with you surrounded by family & friends Love & support.  Chedly 

    chedly96

  • Hi chelsey, Thought it was time to connect with you after a short break. How are you ? Have you started on your new treatment yet ? I'm still on the same treatment but am beginning to struggle with all manner of things. I'm starting to take things personally and am staying home a lot more than I did. I'm also starting to feel emotional towards things that I read. It's starting to affect my dreams which are sometimes     muddled and everybody and out of kilter and I'm waking up to try and stop them. Pretty crappy so I'm going to have to do something, trouble is I'm not too sure what. I'd love to know what your new treatment is and how it's going if you have started and if not how are you doing without treatment.  Wishing you all of the very best   Jackie

  • Oops finger trouble didn't mean to change your name or gender. Blame predictive text !

  • Hi Jackie,

    I am sorry for this very long delay. How are you? And how are you doing?

    I hope this finds you & your family well.

     I have had chemotherapy for 6 months, but after a CT, I was told it did not work as hoped. On July 28th, I was told to stop the tablets, and my cancer is terminal; there's not much else they can do.

    I'm now on palliative care to keep me as comfortable as possible. 

    I have come to terms with it and accepted it, but I'm not sure if my family has.

    I listen to my music most of the time and walk when I can

    Keep hope alive, and I wish you the best

    Chedly

    chedly96