Re: Kidney problems/Nickie

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In a message dated 12/9/2005 4:38:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,

snobunnie1992@... writes:

Shaleen,

Most chemo drugs are very harsh on the kidneys so it's important to have the

docs watch for kidney problems. My dad was on Avastin/Xeloda for a year (15

cycles) when the protein level in his urine was too high (3+), a clear sign

of kidney problems.

They stopped his chemo regimen in May to give his kidneys a break. Instead,

they put him on radiation treatments (daily for 4 weeks) in Sept. It seems

to be working since scans showed decrease tumor size in lung and abdomen.

My dad did not have any kidney procedures done. Sometimes, giving the body

a break does wonders...

Love and hugs,

Nickie

Wonderful, Nickie...that Dad's tumors are reducing in size!! Way to go,

Dad!!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn