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I just received a call from my radiologist. My treatments start tomorrow (Thursday, March 19). I will be receiving radiation 5 days a week. They currently have me scheduled for 28 treatments (through April 22). I am praying for as little damage as possible to the intestines and the kidneys. If there is too much damage to the kidneys, I may have to start dialysis.  I am also praying that I will be able to handle the side effects of radiation (fatigue, skin irritation, nausea and diarrhea). Typically, they give an oral version of folfirinox to make the radiation more effective. Because of my kidney problems, I can't have the chemo.

I just received a call from my radiologist. My treatments start tomorrow (Thursday, March 19). I will be receiving radiation 5 days a week. They currently have me scheduled for 28 treatments (through April 22). I am praying for as little damage as possible to the intestines and the kidneys. If there is too much damage to the kidneys, I may have to start dialysis.  I am also praying that I will be able to handle the side effects of radiation (fatigue, skin irritation, nausea and diarrhea). Typically, they give an oral version of folfirinox to make the radiation more effective. Because of my kidney problems, I can't have the chemo.

I just received a call from my radiologist. My treatments start tomorrow (Thursday, March 19). I will be receiving radiation 5 days a week. They currently have me scheduled for 28 treatments (through April 22). I am praying for as little damage as possible to the intestines and the kidneys. If there is too much damage to the kidneys, I may have to start dialysis.  I am also praying that I will be able to handle the side effects of radiation (fatigue, skin irritation, nausea and diarrhea). Typically, they give an oral version of folfirinox to make the radiation more effective. Because of my kidney problems, I can't have the chemo.

My husband had the same treatment, finished about two weeks ago. He also had kidney issues so couldn't take the chemo pill, but they did have him do the chemo drug through a pump he wore every day for the three weeks. Apparently this is less stress on the kidney than the chemo pills are. Good luck to you!

Can i ask a question, I have developed Cronic pacreatictis due to atrophy of my pancreas believed to be related my alpha 1 difficiency an autoamune difficiency. My pancreas appears to be no longer producing the insulin needed to support my diabetic needs ( 20+yrs ) diabetic. I'm sorry but my question is has anyone developed pancreatic cancer as result of pancreatic atrophy with resulted in Cronic pacreatictis. Thank you for you support Allie.

I just received a call from my radiologist. My treatments start tomorrow (Thursday, March 19). I will be receiving radiation 5 days a week. They currently have me scheduled for 28 treatments (through April 22). I am praying for as little damage as possible to the intestines and the kidneys. If there is too much damage to the kidneys, I may have to start dialysis.  I am also praying that I will be able to handle the side effects of radiation (fatigue, skin irritation, nausea and diarrhea). Typically, they give an oral version of folfirinox to make the radiation more effective. Because of my kidney problems, I can't have the chemo.

@fassbinder Was your husband on dialysis already? I am not (yet). Doctors told me if I was on dialysis it would be possible to get chemo.

Hi @marvinjsturing I’m thinking about you today. I believe you are not getting radiation on the weekend. How are you spending your time? Will treatments continue next week?