How are people with liver mets doing?

@micmel exbrnxgrl's quick demise was such a shock. As you know, she had been NED for 13 years on AI's alone. She had difficulty dealing with the side effects from the AI's so with her doctor's encouragement, she went off of them and on no treatment whatsoever for about 18 months. She was being monitored but all of a sudden the cancer blew up. A year ago she was still substitute teaching several days/week. Then her back hurt and they discovered that the cancer had spread. She couldn't tolerate Ibrance/Faslodex so they switched her to chemo. Chemo was a literal nightmare for her, so she went on hospice and died last summer. She seemed to be at peace with all that had happened and was glad she had a good 13 year run.

Hi ladies, hope you’re all doing well.
After my most recent PET/CT showed a new liver lesion, I underwent a biopsy (segment 7). It was technically difficult due to location, fatty liver (likely from long-term Verzenio use), and my iodine allergy, so sedation was kept minimal because of breathing coordination.
Both liquid and tissue biopsy showed no actionable mutations. I currently have a single liver lesion measuring 1.8 cm.
The plan is liver ablation on Feb 13. I received my first Faslodex injection yesterday and will be starting Everolimus next week.
I’d really appreciate any insight from those who have gone through:
Liver ablation (especially recovery and pain management)
Faslodex and/or Everolimus experiences
Any practical tips you found helpful
One specific question: how manageable is the post-ablation recovery? Is it realistic to downplay it as a “flu-like” illness for a short time?For personal reasons, I’m hoping to keep this very low-key at home. I need the recovery to look like a short, flu-like illness rather than cancer treatment, especially for my kids.

I also have a practical concern about tumor seeding related to both biopsy and ablation. I understand the risk is considered low, but I’d appreciate hearing any experiences or data you’re aware of.

Thank you in advance for any guidance or shared experiences.

@ailurophile , I am sorry you have to go through this but are you getting real surgery (ablation) or SBRT or similar radiation to the spot? Liver is a very large and well-recovering organ, so recoveries in both cases should be okay. As for SBRT recovery should be easier/quicker though, as it is not an invasive procedure. Please write us how it all goes and many hugs,

Saulius