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ron50
ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
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.

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  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
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    Let it be nephritis. Good luck and my fingers are crossed.
    -Greg
  • pamness
    pamness Member Posts: 524 Member
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    I will send my hopes and prayers that you get a diagnosis of nephritis or something easy to deal with.

    Pam
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    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
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
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    Hi Ron,
    Sending positive thoughts and best wishes that the biopsy turns out the way you want it to.
    Take care,
    Jamie
  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure Member Posts: 405 Member
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    I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way, Ron. Stay positive and keep us updated.

    Faith
  • valeriec
    valeriec Member Posts: 348 Member
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    Fingers, toes, eyes....everything I can cross will be crossed. Sending good thoughts your way.
    Val
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
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    Hoping for the best outcome for you. Sending good vibes your way.

    Debbie
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
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    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
    Monicaemilia Member Posts: 455 Member
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    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
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  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
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    Glad you got the appointment, now for good news from the biopsy. Many thoughts and prayers streaming your way. Judy
  • rmap59
    rmap59 Member Posts: 266
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    Ron,
    YOu are a fighter. Praying for the best results!!
    Robin
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    *crossing everything* Let us know as soon as you can!

    Gail

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