biopsy

ron50 · July 2008

G'day everyone,
Well I have managed to get into a kidney specialist. He is doing a kidney biopsy at 12.30 tomorrow. Iam hoping that the biopsy will show some form of nephritis. The Doctor is fairly certain that it is amyloidosis. The tests are conclusive ,the biopsy is stained with congo red dye and if it floureces green they are amloid proteins. There is no cure for amyloidosis and the treatment consists of harvesting T cells from my blood followed by intensive chemo then a T cell transplant. Apparently a lot of patients don't make it thru the chemo or transplant. If you do it may buy you a couple of years at best. There is no way of removing the amyloid proteins , they are like nuclear waste and don't break down they instead occupy any available space in your organs. It really is not high on the list of diseases I want to have.
I will know for sure by the end of the week.
Fingers crossed,Ron.

PGLGreg · July 2008

Let it be nephritis. Good luck and my fingers are crossed.
-Greg

pamness · July 2008

I will send my hopes and prayers that you get a diagnosis of nephritis or something easy to deal with.

Pam

taraHK · July 2008

My fingers are crossed, and everything else, too. Sending all best wishes your way for the best possible outcome here -- Please let us know when you are able to.
Tara

crazylady · July 2008

Hi Ron,
Sending positive thoughts and best wishes that the biopsy turns out the way you want it to.
Take care,
Jamie

Faith4Cure · July 2008

I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way, Ron. Stay positive and keep us updated.

Faith

valeriec · July 2008

Fingers, toes, eyes....everything I can cross will be crossed. Sending good thoughts your way.
Val

sladich · July 2008

Hoping for the best outcome for you. Sending good vibes your way.

Debbie

betina61 · July 2008

Hoping and praying for you,that it will be nephritis, and you will come out of this bump in the road one more time.

Monicaemilia · July 2008

Ron: You came out on top before, and you will again. If your battle with cancer taught you anything, it is that you should not pay a lot of attention to statistics. Meanwhile, I will be praying for great biopsy results. Monica