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Well my EGFR at my last blood test (4/24/26) was at 82, ( since I was diagnosed 77,69,87,84,89,88,now 82)but my ALT (388), AST (130), and ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (344) were extremely high. Oncologist wants them do the partial or complete removal so that "we don't have to deal with it later". The radiation oncologist wants to continue radiation on L1 after they decide what to do. JUST WAITING FOR NEXT STEP-TAKING LUPRON, EXGEVA, PREDNISONE, LIPITOR daily.
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@coachsanta
I’m a little puzzled.
The ALT tests liver function normal is 0 to 47. Your seems to be excessively high, but you didn’t mention a liver problem.
The AST also tests liver function and 10-40 are normal numbers
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE Also tests for liver disease and bone issues normal is 37-117
So all your liver function tests, show way out of range, but your kidney EGFR test is a little low but 90 or above is normal, but under 60 is a problem. As your age 82 could be normal.
Are you out of the United States and maybe they use different measurements?
Your liver results seem to be the real problem, do they say they are caused by your kidney problem? This sounds really intriguing. Is removing a kidney supposed to stabilize the liver results?