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Chemotherapy and Dialysis: Looking for others who have had both
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Dec 6, 2021 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@gingerw boy, that’s a tough decision to have to make. I haven’t had either but i used to work on a dialysis unit. It was sometimes tough scheduling the dialysis around medications. If the doctors can work together, then it is doable. What type of peritoneal dialysis would you have? Home dialysis where it runs at night only or routine dialysis where the solution is changed out several times a day? I certainly commend you, Ginger, for home dialysis alone isn’t easy. Would you have a peritoneal dialysis nurse nearby if complications pop up?
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@becsbuddy Thank you, Becky! I spoke to my nephrology office yesterday. Fortunately, they are all for patients doing home dialysis, if they are able to and already medication compliant. They know my history and are cheering me on for nightly peritoneal dialysis. The closest dialysis center is about 30 miles away. We spoke frankly about having enough time to have the catheter placed. I know I need to be evaluated for peritoneal, so that will come before too long. Seeing that chemo starts tomorrow, we will be watching things closely.
Ginger