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Chemotherapy and Dialysis: Looking for others who have had both

Posted by Ginger, Volunteer Mentor @gingerw, Aug 11, 2021

Have you been diagnosed with a condition that requires chemotherapy (oral or infusion) ? Do you have chronic kidney disease that also requires dialysis?

What is your story, please? I will be starting chemotherapy [oral only at this time], and am also facing the real possibility of starting dialysis. My current eGFR is 18%. I would prefer to do peritoneal dialysis.

Looking for others with this combination of treatments.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 13, 2021
In reply to @gingerw "@loribmt No I have not had this or any other chemo before. Pretty sure I can..." + (show)
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@loribmt No I have not had this or any other chemo before. Pretty sure I can handle the side effects if any. Just worried about the kidney issues and chemo.
Ginger

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You’re made of pretty ‘tuff’ stuff, Ginger, I know you’ll deal with any side effects when and if they appear. Just remember you don’t always have to be brave. Some days are just the pits…

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 13, 2021
In reply to @loribmt "Wishing you an easy day tomorrow, Ginger. Have you had this chemo before? I hope it..." + (show)
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Wishing you an easy day tomorrow, Ginger. Have you had this chemo before? I hope it all goes well with no side effects. But mainly, i hope it does the job! Hugs

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@loribmt No I have not had this or any other chemo before. Pretty sure I can handle the side effects if any. Just worried about the kidney issues and chemo.
Ginger

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 12, 2021
In reply to @gingerw "@becsbuddy Thank you, Becky! I spoke to my nephrology office yesterday. Fortunately, they are all for..." + (show)
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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

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Wishing you an easy day tomorrow, Ginger. Have you had this chemo before? I hope it all goes well with no side effects. But mainly, i hope it does the job! Hugs

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 12, 2021
In reply to @becsbuddy "@gingerw boy, that’s a tough decision to have to make. I haven’t had either but i..." + (show)
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@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

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Aug 12, 2021

@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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