This is delivered via tiny beads that are filled with radiation isotope called Y90 (Yttrium 90). Patients can experience some side effects called post-
Besides resulting in similar(if not better) survival in this population, Y90 is devoid of the significant side effects of Sorafenib. These toxicities lead to treatment discontinuation(44%) and dose reduction/withdrawal(64%) in post-marketing studies, denying patients the well-established benefit of Sorafenib(37, 46).
Y90 radioembolization can deliver higher doses of radiation to the tumors than standard external beam therapy, while producing fewer side effects.
My mom had Y90 on one side of the liver as well. The spheres were targeted for 3 tumors. Mom didn't have any bad side effects. Just some
Yttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization, or selective internal radiotherapy, is an alternative treatment option for liver cancer that can t be cured with typical treatments.
Patients experience few, if any, side effects from Y90 treatment, which is performed in an outpatient setting. Patients generally resume normal activities within one or two weeks. Y90 treatment can be used in combination with traditional treatments for cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
by R Damm 2024 Cited by 42We sought to determine a prognostic score for Y90 radioembolization in these patients. We analyzed 106 patients with Side effects were defined
Side Effects of Yttrium-90 Radioembolization A. RiazR. AwaisR. Salem 2024. TLDR. RP was not predicted using the currently used Y90 dosimetry models
Other patients will feel perfectly fine without any side effects from the procedure. Potential but rare effects of Y90 include liver damage and the development
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one of my own pet peeves, sorry