Well, my labs from last week are back. Took three days this time; usually one or two. Guess what? My Albumin did not budge. Although I continue to eat more protein and drink Costco protein drinks, it’s still at 3.4, way under the goal of 5.0. I have previously blogged that there is a lag between protein ingestion and results showing up in albumin, but this is recalcitrant behavior, like I can’t catch a break!
My phosphorus reading did come down to within acceptable limits, which is a bright spot!
I have previously alluded to having skin cancer essentially all over the exposed areas on my face, rear, neck, and head. The cancer has reached the stage in several areas where it is not healing, but staying open. Previously, I was having this treated via Moh’s Surgery, wherein chunks are cut out, looked at in the lab while I waited to ascertain if all the cancer was removed, and sent on my way. It takes about two weeks for this surgery to heal (for me), and as you might imagine, it is not the best way to enjoy life.
Last week, I saw an ad on TV for a company named Gentle Cure (website https://www.gentlecure.com/) that professed to be able to remove cancer. From their website: “Image-Guided SRT (Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation used just for skin cancer. It kills skin cancer cells using low levels of X-ray energy. This energy is like what dentists use to X-ray teeth. It is given by a Radiation Therapist in a dermatologist’s office.
Image-Guided SRT is the first and only radiation treatment for skin cancer that uses ultrasound images. The ultrasound images let your dermatologist see the exact size of the cancer so he or she can target the area with the precise dose. These images also show the cancer shrinking and going away after each treatment.” I have embedded their PR video at the end.
I have an appointment tomorrow at 10 to get checked out. Wish me luck!
Lastly, two nights ago, the swab I used to clean my catheter port turned up pinkish. Last night, I had a blood spot about the size of a quarter on my bandage used to cover the area. I’m going back to three nights of Heprin treatment, and my wife is going to check me out this evening. Just something else to deal with.
Welcome to the world of Peritoneal Dialysis. No one said it was going to be easy!
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