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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: dtserna on September 18, 2017, 08:22:13 AM

Title: Introduction
Post by: dtserna on September 18, 2017, 08:22:13 AM

Hi, here's my story.  Six years ago I was diagnosed with Cancer and went through standard treatment, surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation.   During the third round of chemo, my kidneys suffered Cysplatin toxcicity.  My Kidneys were severely damaged due to the chemo, but we were able to keep them working at a minimum for a couple of years.  About a year ago, my kidneys finally gave out and I have now been on dialysis for a year.  The past six years have been challenging, but I try to concentrate on looking forward.  Glad to have found this site.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: iolaire on September 18, 2017, 08:50:23 AM

Welcome, I hope the chemo did its real job?

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: kickingandscreaming on September 18, 2017, 09:07:30 AM

Sorry about all your heath travails.  Welcome to IHD.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Charlie B53 on September 18, 2017, 05:31:51 PM

Welcome to IHD!

Sucks how you got here, but then again, have to admit I'm glad the chemo worked so that you ARE here.

Life throws us a lot of 'curves'.  We can only deal with them as they happen.

You are doing well.

Post as you need, we will be here for you.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: PrimeTimer on September 18, 2017, 10:41:20 PM

 :welcomesign; Welcome, dtserna! Glad you found the site and have mustered the strength to post your story!  :Kit n Stik; Personal question: Did they have you do dialysis while you were doing chemo? Someone once told me that in some cases they do dialysis right away following a chemo session to wash out the chemicals. Am just curious if they do this to help avoid damage. Hope you keep posting more!

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: cassandra on September 19, 2017, 12:17:54 AM

Welcome to the site dtserna

   :welcomesign;


Take care, Cas