howdy!

[isthisforreal?]

I'm new here...I've been on dialysis for about 11 months, the last 3 of which have been at home (using NxStage).  My kidneys failed because of long-term use of Avastin, a targeted cancer therapy.  Avastin is a wonderful drug but it causes kidney damage in about 4% of users.  I've been living with stage IV colon cancer for 7-1/2 years, and stage III 5 years before that (diagnosed at age 40).  I used to think I'd rather be dead that be on dialysis but once I started dialyzing I felt so much better that I changed my way of thinking.  I'm grateful so many of you are sharing your wisdom and experience on this message board.

[kickingandscreaming]

Welcome to IHD.  It sounds like you're a pro and have had many challenges to meet.  I hope dialysis continues being a positive experience for you.  I'm still debating with myself about the "I'd rather be dead" part. This is a great place to be for a peer to peer point of view.  Best to you.  K&S

[isthisforreal?]

Thanks, kickingandscreaming!

[cassandra]

Welcome to the site ITFR

   


Take care, Cas

[Vt Big Rig]

Welcome to the site .....

[DayaraLee]

This is a great place to share experiences, ask your own and answer others' questions, and get positive and strong support. I do a ton of 'listening' and soaking up information.   

[Charlie B53]

Welcome to IHD.  I have to admit, my being needle-phobic and all, that you being still so new to dialysis and on the Nxstage at home I am impressed.   It takes a lot of determination that I'm not so sure that I have to do that.   You are setting a fine example for many to come.  Keep it up.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

[supertramp1228]

@isthisforreal?.i lived in mainland china and i never heard about Nxstage.that is wonderful .means u dont need to go to hospital regularly 3 time a week isnt it?i wish i cant get treatment like that.keep fight mate,wish u all the best.