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Re: Kidney Stones
Greg:
Tomorrow I am having lithotripsy for the 3rd time to remove the 5th kidney stone I've had since dx 15 mons ago. The previous stones were uric acid based (chemo) from TCH, not dietary as most are.
Prior to dx I had only had 1 stone 28 yrs ago. Since dx I've also had numerous UTI infections but the differences are I run fever with the uti and have intense back (kidney) pain with the stones. I did have 2 stones without any pain or other symptoms--they showed up on a regular PET scan.
Lithotripsy is usually a outpatient procedure at the hospital done by the urologist. If a stint has to be inserted to move the stone pieces along that involves staying overnight but the need for it can't be determined prior to the procedure.
Yes, kidney stone pain is pretty close to that of contractions during child birth so I'm looking forward to getting this stone out! I haven't discovered ways to prevent the stones (other than stopping chemo which I will not consider) and neither the urologist or oncologist have tips either.
If MJ's scan shows a stone I'd easily recommend having the procedure versus enduring any more pain hoping it will pass on its own!
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Vicki
Lord, give me the comfort of Your embrace and acceptance of Your will.
3/11: DX: IDC, HER2++, ER/PR neg, stage 4, mets to liver. Primary tumor: grade 3; 11 cm. 2nd smaller tumor: ~2.5cm. Multiple affected nodes, 1 spot on liver. 6 rounds TCH prior to bmx.
7/11: Nothing left except Primary breast tumor now 1.5cm.
8/11: BMX, 17/17 nodes clear. No post-op chemo or radiation indicated. NED!
10/11: NED! Continue Herceptin indef.
2/12: Reoccurence of liver mets; both lobes. Tykerb added to Herceptin.
5/12: Progression of liver mets. Stop Tykerb, start Abraxane & Herceptin weekly.
8/12: Progression in liver and lymph nodes around liver and right kidney. Herceptin not working anymore! Stop Abraxane and Herceptin. Start Tykerb and Xeloda.
10/12: Severe side effects. 3 weeks break from everything.
12/12: It's working! All tumors gone except 2 (from 20+) Continue Tykerb and Xeloda. Brain and spine MRIs clear.
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