Joined: 6/13/2009
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Hello, I'm from Romania, Europe and my 57 year old mother has just discovered a 1.73/1.53 inch tumoral formation at the level of the uncinate process at her MRI examination performed on June 11 2009. The MRI conclusions read: Abdomen and pelvis MRI with contrast substance IV – 11.06.2009, Constanta, Romania: "Liver- no T1, T2 signal modifications, no pathological grips of gadolinium Gallbladder – homogenous content in T2 hyper signal, supple walls No dilatations of CBIH, CBEH The pancreas shows a space-replacing formation with diameters of 4.4/3,9 cm (1.73/1.53 inch), with a multicystic structure and peripheral gadophilly, developed at the level of the uncinate process. The described formation shows intimate connections with the inferior vena cava (which it compresses), the right renal artery and the superior mesenteric artery. The body of the pancreas does not show indications of chronic pancreatitis. (probably cyst adenocarcinom) Spleen – 7 cm in diameter Suprarenal glands with normal morphology Right liver and left liver with present secretion Bladder semi-full, supple walls Uterus and ovaries – normal aspect in accordance with age No retroperitoneal adenopathies No liquid in the peritoneal cavity" Considering the available data about the tumor, could you possibly tell if my mother is a candidate for CK? If yes, what would the benefits and drawbacks be? The English translation of the MRI results belongs to me so I apolagise in advance for any misuse/incorrect translation of the medical terms. Thank you very much! Mariana
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Joined: 10/10/2008
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She is likely a god candidate for CyberKnife treatment. It probably provides the best local control available other than surgery. I doubt she is a surgical candidate but that should be determined. CK has high control rates and usually very low chances of serious injury.
Clinton A. Medbery, III, M.D.
St. Anthony Hospital Cyberknife Center
(405) 272-7311
buddy@swrads.org
Mail to:
Clinton A. Medbery, III, M.D.
Southwest Radiation Oncology
1011 N. Dewey Ave. #101
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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Joined: 6/13/2009
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Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I have already found a clinic which offers CK in Istanbul, Turkey. I have contacted them in order to forward them my mother's medical history and all clinical information. I will be sure to come back with more info after my first visit there! Again, thank you for your kind reply! Mariana
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