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What is the Living Donor Process Like?

Transplants | Last Active: Aug 9, 2021 | Replies (119)

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@marvinjsturing

We just got home from an appointment with my oncologist. After reviewing my reports from Mayo, he concurred with their recommended treatment plan - radiation without any chemo (chemo may do further damage my kidneys). My greatest fear was that it would take a couple of weeks to get in to see the radiologist. But God answered our prayers. Tomorrow, after meeting with the nurse and the doctor, I will have a radiation planning session. I have another radiation planning session on Thursday. I am not sure exactly when radiation will start or how long it will last. It will be 5 days a week. Mayo talked about 3 - 5 weeks. My oncologist this morning talked about 6 weeks. I'm sure I will learn more of the details when I talk to my doctor tomorrow.

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@marvinjsturing So good to hear you are being fast-tracked for treatment. You have many supporters here standing in the corner, cheering you on!
Ginger

@marvinjsturing It sounds as if a good plan is in place and that you will be getting started soon. I hope you will keep up with your progress. This reminds me that I need to call my friend and see how her husband is doing with his chemo. She works full time and is pretty occupied so I don't hear as frequently as I wish I could.
JK

@marvinjsturing Hi Marvin,
I just wanted to check in with you to see if you have a plan in place now for radiation treatment?