LIVER PANCREAS DISEASE CENTER
I’ve always
appreciated
their honesty
and willingness
to keep me
informed and
involved in
the decision
process at
every stage of
my treatment
and care.
Kupper received a colon cancer diagnosis in 2000.
Treatment involved a surgical resection and a
course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Eighteen months later, she was told the cancer had
metastasized to her liver. Her oncologist based in
Fort Worth referred her to the transplant team at
Baylor Dallas. The transplant team, including the
liver surgeon, radiologist, hepatologist, oncologist
and many other members, reviewed her case and
developed a course of treatment.
“The tumor in my liver was located in a difficult
place to access,” said Nancy Kupper. “My 10-
hour surgery was extremely complex, involving a
large liver resection and the insertion of a hepatic
arterial infusion port to infuse chemotherapy
throughout the liver. Without the surgical skill
and the many years of follow-up care by my
surgeon, nurse transplant coordinator and other
members of the transplant team, my outcome
might not have been as positive.”
Kupper said she feels lucky to have been referred
to the transplant team at Baylor Dallas for her
surgery and care. “Throughout my journey,
I’ve been reassured and calmed by the
compassionate team of caregivers at Baylor.
I’ve always appreciated their honesty and
willingness to keep me informed and involved
in the decision process at every stage of my
treatment and care.”
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