What medical intervention did Lora Condon accept to manage her inoperable liver tumor?
Answered at 13:08 in When Life Happens and Everything Changes with Lora Condon · The Skin Wellness Pro Show
What medical intervention did Lora Condon accept to manage her inoperable liver tumor?
Lora had two stents placed in her bile ducts by a doctor to keep her alive and allow bile to flow properly, as she was turning yellow without the intervention. She gets these stents changed every two to three months and has her tumor monitored. While refusing chemotherapy and radiation, she acknowledges that she is alive because of this medical procedure and appreciates excellent doctors for specific interventions she deems necessary.
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In short
Lora had two stents placed in her bile ducts by a doctor to keep her alive and allow bile to flow properly, as she was turning yellow without the intervention.
Lora Condon, Esthetician and Beauty Expert · When Life Happens and Everything Changes with Lora Condon · The Skin Wellness Pro Show · answer at 13:08
Key takeaways
- Lora had two stents placed in her bile ducts by a doctor to keep her alive and allow bile to flow properly, as she was turning yellow without the intervention.
Quote to remember
“My peace comes from God. So no matter what happens, I don't care. When I lost my identity as celebrity esthetician, my identity as a child of God became bigger.”
— Lora Condon
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Lora had two stents placed in her bile ducts by a doctor to keep her alive and allow bile to flow properly, as she was turning yellow without the intervention. She gets these stents changed every two to three months and has her tumor monitored. While refusing chemotherapy and radiation, she acknowledges that she is alive because of this medical procedure and appreciates excellent doctors for specific interventions she deems necessary.
Key facts
- Lora Condon has been an esthetician since 1998 — 26 years in the profession
- Diagnosed in January 2024 with a large, severe, inoperable liver tumor in her liver
- Given 10% survival chance with conventional chemotherapy and radiation treatment
- Doctors told her she had 3 to 6 months to live at time of diagnosis
- Has two stents placed in her bile ducts requiring replacement every 2 to 3 months
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