Has anyone had Y90 Radionembolization?

[camicom]

Looks like my oncologist was a little hopeful telling me I would probably qualify for a resection. The surgeon still didn't like the amount of liver I would have left so it was a no go. He suggested Y90, which I've been told before from a Interventional Radiologist that I would be a candidate. All of my blood work, including liver function, is completely normal, and my largest tumor is 1.4cm(there are many).

Anyone had this procedure? Any info would greatly be appreciated.

[JJH]

On this forum, most of the Y90 posts are found under the keyword "SIRT". (Please note that on this forum you cannot simply search for Y90 since the keyword "Y90" does not have the required minimum four characters. You have to search for SIRT instead.)

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58886&p=464078#p463967

You may also find additional references under a search for :
SIR Spheres, SIR-Spheres, Thera Spheres
.... as the terminology is a bit variable

BUTT I believe you would have the majority of posts already included in the above search by JJH

Best wishes
CRguy

What is Y90 Radioembolization (SIRT)?
https://www.semc.org/services-directory/imaging-radiology/interventional-radiology/sirt-radioembolization

[camicom]

On this forum, most of the Y90 posts are found under the keyword "SIRT". (Please note that on this forum you cannot simply search for Y90 since the keyword "Y90" does not have the required minimum four characters. You have to search for SIRT instead.)

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58886&p=464078#p463967

You may also find additional references under a search for :
SIR Spheres, SIR-Spheres, Thera Spheres
.... as the terminology is a bit variable

BUTT I believe you would have the majority of posts already included in the above search by JJH

Best wishes
CRguy

What is Y90 Radioembolization (SIRT)?
https://www.semc.org/services-directory/imaging-radiology/interventional-radiology/sirt-radioembolization

Thank you

[plastikos]

Hi. I had SIRT/Y90 in October 2017 while I was on my first year of immunotherapy (Keytruda) to take care of a lesion that although PET negative was noted to have contrast uptake on CT (meaning it still had a blood supply). By that time that was the only lesion left unresponsive and all others had disappeared on almost half a year of treatment. I discussed it with my doctors and they agreed it was an low risk option for me.

There are 2 steps. The first is an hepatic artery angiogram to map out which area should receive treatment. They also consider the amount of liver that needs treatment. They discharge you after and schedule the actual radioembolization on a separate date.

Not much side effects except for abdominal discomfort, nausea, fatigue. They will monitor liver function after. Hope this helps.