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ccasnet
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« on: August 26, 2010, 11:55:49 AM »

Hi, my name is Cyndi.  The reason I joined this forum is to get information regarding dialysis.  My father is the one who will be starting dialysis next week.  He is 77 years old and had his left kidney removed due to cancer.  He is also having chemo every other week because the cancer has returned.  His right kidney is very weak and he knew that at some point, he would have to start dialysis. 

The reason for me joining is to get information and to understand dialysis from others who have been on it.
 
Thanks for creating this forum and hope that it will be very useful for us!!

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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 12:27:27 PM »

So glad you found us and decided to join.  You will find much support here for yourself, as well as your Father.  God Bless you both.  I hope everything goes well.  Please let us know how he does.    :waving;
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 01:13:19 PM »

Welcome Cyndi.  It is always good when a caregiver joins to learn more about this disease.  Your father is lucky to have you.  He is dealing with so much right now.  Ask all the questions you may have because someone here will have an answer.  There is an incredible amount of information here. There is also great support from all the members.   There is a section for caregivers that you might find helpful. It is good to talk with others in your same position.   Again, welcome. We are glad you are here. 



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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 02:36:06 PM »

 :welcomesign; this is a good place to land. you will find lots of information
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 04:09:31 PM »

Hi and  :welcomesign; to IHD. Glad you joined us.
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 05:25:44 PM »

 :welcomesign;
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caregiver to husband Frank

bladder cancer 1994
renal failure April 2009 due to blocked right ureter. Left kidney 20% function
November 18 2009 surgery to remove right ureter.
April 3, 2010 removal bladder, prostrate, left kidney.
June 11, 2010 started Hemo @ hospital
July 2, 2010 Embolized right Kidney due to hemoraging of tumor
September 11, 2010 RIP my love
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 06:36:22 PM »

Thank you all for the warm welcome wishes!!! I hope to chat with you all soon :2thumbsup; :thx;
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