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Radiofrequency Ablation for lung met?

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    • December 18, 2015 at 8:41 pm
    vivian
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      Well, I have my third solitary lung met in the lower left lobe.  This one developed with a few months of the second VATS wedge resection in two years.  (I am extremely fortunate that my melanoma has to date just shown up with solitary mets!)  This is the only thing that lit up on my PET/CT and my brain MRI was clean.  Because I had a bone marrow transplant in 2002, the docs want to avoid immunological treatments or other systemic things unless there is no other option.  Sooo…removal of that entire lobe is probably what will happen, but Dr. Wolchok, with whom I consult, mentioned Radiofrequency Ablation as well.  At first I thought it was like cyberknife, but it is not.  Has anyone had this?  I don't remember ever reading about it.  Thanks for any information or experiences you can share.

      Happy, healthy, peaceful holidays to all!

      Lear

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        • December 18, 2015 at 11:46 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          They do RFA for liver and other cancers – maybe widen your search a little.  Basically minimally invasive and generally well tolerated.

          • December 18, 2015 at 11:46 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            They do RFA for liver and other cancers – maybe widen your search a little.  Basically minimally invasive and generally well tolerated.

            • December 18, 2015 at 11:46 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              They do RFA for liver and other cancers – maybe widen your search a little.  Basically minimally invasive and generally well tolerated.

              • December 20, 2015 at 7:17 pm
              BrianP
              Participant
                  • December 21, 2015 at 12:13 am
                  vivian
                  Participant

                    Thank you so much, Brian!  You always have such thoughtful advice.  Hope you are feeling well!

                    Lear

                    • December 21, 2015 at 12:38 am
                    BrianP
                    Participant

                      Thanks Lear. It was funny you posted your question when you did because I was just discussing with a friend about Radiofrequency Ablation for my two remaining stable tumors.  Hearing you say Dr. Wolchok mentioned it really gives it some merit in my mind.

                      • December 21, 2015 at 12:38 am
                      BrianP
                      Participant

                        Thanks Lear. It was funny you posted your question when you did because I was just discussing with a friend about Radiofrequency Ablation for my two remaining stable tumors.  Hearing you say Dr. Wolchok mentioned it really gives it some merit in my mind.

                        • December 21, 2015 at 12:38 am
                        BrianP
                        Participant

                          Thanks Lear. It was funny you posted your question when you did because I was just discussing with a friend about Radiofrequency Ablation for my two remaining stable tumors.  Hearing you say Dr. Wolchok mentioned it really gives it some merit in my mind.

                          • December 21, 2015 at 1:13 am
                          vivian
                          Participant

                            Brian, I have an appointment with my thoracic surgeon here in DE on Wednesday and will definitly chat with him about this.  I don't know if my two previous VATS in the same lobe will be an issue, but ablation sure sounds better for a third procedure.  Up to this point I have considered myself really well informed about the latest in melanoma treatments, but this is new to me.  I will let you know what I find out.

                            • December 21, 2015 at 1:13 am
                            vivian
                            Participant

                              Brian, I have an appointment with my thoracic surgeon here in DE on Wednesday and will definitly chat with him about this.  I don't know if my two previous VATS in the same lobe will be an issue, but ablation sure sounds better for a third procedure.  Up to this point I have considered myself really well informed about the latest in melanoma treatments, but this is new to me.  I will let you know what I find out.

                              • December 21, 2015 at 4:11 am
                              Marianne quinn
                              Participant

                                My husband had microwave ablation of his single liver mets 2 years ago. Remains NED. Procedure went well. Good luck!

                                • December 21, 2015 at 4:11 am
                                Marianne quinn
                                Participant

                                  My husband had microwave ablation of his single liver mets 2 years ago. Remains NED. Procedure went well. Good luck!

                                  • December 21, 2015 at 4:11 am
                                  Marianne quinn
                                  Participant

                                    My husband had microwave ablation of his single liver mets 2 years ago. Remains NED. Procedure went well. Good luck!

                                    • December 21, 2015 at 1:13 am
                                    vivian
                                    Participant

                                      Brian, I have an appointment with my thoracic surgeon here in DE on Wednesday and will definitly chat with him about this.  I don't know if my two previous VATS in the same lobe will be an issue, but ablation sure sounds better for a third procedure.  Up to this point I have considered myself really well informed about the latest in melanoma treatments, but this is new to me.  I will let you know what I find out.

                                      • December 21, 2015 at 12:13 am
                                      vivian
                                      Participant

                                        Thank you so much, Brian!  You always have such thoughtful advice.  Hope you are feeling well!

                                        Lear

                                        • December 21, 2015 at 12:13 am
                                        vivian
                                        Participant

                                          Thank you so much, Brian!  You always have such thoughtful advice.  Hope you are feeling well!

                                          Lear

                                        • December 20, 2015 at 7:17 pm
                                        BrianP
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                                          • December 20, 2015 at 7:17 pm
                                          BrianP
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