I have had about a dozen lung mets in my journey and never had any symptoms. All were either surgically removed or ablated.

Three years ago today, I was diagnosed with Stage IV rectal Cancer. It has been one hell of a ride and continues to be! Although, I am not sure why I have survived so long and am hopefully NED come January 4th (scans), I am thankful that my Savior has allowed me this time with my family, wife, and c...

Swinging em like crazy for you!

I have been on Avastin and daily Lovenox shots since May when I had two small clots in my right lung. My onc. said that I will be on them for the rest of my life because he has been burned too many times when people got off of the blood thinners. I have had no side effects as of yet, BP is perfect s...

I have been on 5FU and Avastin as maintenance for 6 months now with nothing new popping up. However, I also have been having a fissure for 6 months. Would being treated every 3 weeks instead of 2 be too hazardous as far as effectiveness goes? Please tell me your experiences. I just had one spot in e...

RIP Carm. I was lucky enough to consult with her over the phone before I went to London for laser surgery. She was so kind and helpful. Thank you Carm!

At home and doing well! Thanks for the well wished!

jortego128 wrote:How do they actually do cryoablations?

Just like RFA except they freeze the lesion instead of heating it up. MDA seems to like this mire than RFA bc it causes less inflammation afterwards and may have an anti-recurrance effect.

Both cryoablations went off without a glitch, no chest tubes or pain! Hopefully it stays that way! If so, I'll go home in the morning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

Hoping the resolve the issue quickly and painlessly!

Both went very well, going home in the morning!

One down and went very well....one more to go tomorrow'

Ablating one spot in one lung on Monday and the other on Tuesday, swinging poultry and prayers appreciated!

What should I expect recovery wise?

Glad you are doing better, I have two cryoablation a this week at MDA. One Monday and the other on Tuesday. Been following in and given hope! Thanks!

Should I take Cimetidine before and after a cryoablation? I know what it indicated for surgery but does this qualify as a surgery?

Thanks in advance!