Hiya Harker That is good that they will teach you how to do it at home. Much better to be able to do it there than having to travel into a hospital all the time. Did you know there is a really good website for kidney patients? I found it when I was doing volly work and creating a resource file for them. Let me know if you want the address and i can send it. Not sure if we are allowed to post sites on here or not, does anyone know? I remember it had some really good info on there for patients. Julie ... View more

Rodney You better get in quick next time least you can have first pick of the horses. Julie ... View more

ummmm it is still running I think 🙂 ... View more

Hi maddie Someone who I went through treatment with had the same as your boyfriend is having. Everyone is different and reacts differently to treatments. My understanding is that it is fairly standard type treatment regime for that sort of cancer. :) Rgds Julie ... View more

Hi Harker I am a huge fan of allowing myself to feel as I go along and just making sure that I don't stay in the yuck places for too long. By allowing myself to feel I often find that I am ready to come out quicker than if I fought the feelings. Good on you for not staying in the bedroom! Will you be able to do dialysis at home or does it mean going into hospital all the time? Julie ... View more

Flight Crickeys ... i don't know it is hard isn't it? Sometimes we are just stumped on how to react, just as you were. Did you walk away shaking your head? ... View more

Hi Reni'a Welcome to the forums. Not being a medical person I can't comment on your question. Perhaps another visit to your oncologist might enable you to get an answer. Regards Julie ... View more

crafty Yup it was a cheek and not necessary to say either. I have thought of all sorts of things to say afterwards. lol Like your version though and will tuck that one away for future reference. The problem is I always hold back on things like this. A couple of reasons ... one being I cannot see the point in trading off and another is that this woman was pregnant. Just a pity that these people don't consider others and get off their little power trips. Ahhh i feel better now ... thank you :) Julie ... View more