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Hello to All - My Intro & Labs 54.8
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<blockquote data-quote="Re-Ride" data-source="post: 21896" data-attributes="member: 8395"><p>[ "My kidney functions are somewhat showing red flags, as are my cholesterol numbers." ]</p><p></p><p>Hi Jim, This would be my absolute top concern. A CT scan would be my next move ( tomorrow ) hands down even if creatinine BUN and eGFR are all within normal range. Why?</p><p></p><p> A: (1) Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are absolutely no symptoms in early stage tumors yet this is when they are most curable. </p><p> (2) Incidence of tumors, benign or not, are as high as 50% of all men over 50</p><p> (3) Kidney disease is a national epidemic. BUT, cure rate runs as high as 95% IF they are small enough (found early). </p><p></p><p>Mark this as your top priority and do not delay. An advanced urinalysis ruling out microhematuria is in order. Even if negative proceed with the CT or at the very least a sonagram. </p><p></p><p>My advice is to shop around for the facility with the newest high resolution, fast and low radiation CT machines rather than going to a hospital. All respectable facilities will be happy to discuss radiation levels to be used and the age/type of machine. The probability that something will be found is high. The next step is for the radiologist to rate the findings on the Bosniak scale. This can only be done with high quality, high contrast images. You do not want to have to repeat the scan because that means unnecessary radiation. Only with an accurate classification of tumor Bosniak stage will you be able to decide to monitor or move forward with immediate excision. As a patient YOU have the last say on the scanner's intensity setting. Discuss this thoroughly in advance. </p><p></p><p>I'll repeat that kidney function is NOT the same as kidney health implied by eGFR, BUN, creatinine. These values can all be in excellent range until late stage tumor. No one over 50 should not rely on blood, urine work or lack of symptoms. Imaging is a essential! Someone close to me has way above average function and no symptoms whatsoever yet imaging revealed a gargantuan inoperable tumor. What could have been dealt with easily is now going to require complete excision of the kidney with the hope that nothing else is involved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Re-Ride, post: 21896, member: 8395"] [ "My kidney functions are somewhat showing red flags, as are my cholesterol numbers." ] Hi Jim, This would be my absolute top concern. A CT scan would be my next move ( tomorrow ) hands down even if creatinine BUN and eGFR are all within normal range. Why? A: (1) Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are absolutely no symptoms in early stage tumors yet this is when they are most curable. (2) Incidence of tumors, benign or not, are as high as 50% of all men over 50 (3) Kidney disease is a national epidemic. BUT, cure rate runs as high as 95% IF they are small enough (found early). Mark this as your top priority and do not delay. An advanced urinalysis ruling out microhematuria is in order. Even if negative proceed with the CT or at the very least a sonagram. My advice is to shop around for the facility with the newest high resolution, fast and low radiation CT machines rather than going to a hospital. All respectable facilities will be happy to discuss radiation levels to be used and the age/type of machine. The probability that something will be found is high. The next step is for the radiologist to rate the findings on the Bosniak scale. This can only be done with high quality, high contrast images. You do not want to have to repeat the scan because that means unnecessary radiation. Only with an accurate classification of tumor Bosniak stage will you be able to decide to monitor or move forward with immediate excision. As a patient YOU have the last say on the scanner's intensity setting. Discuss this thoroughly in advance. I'll repeat that kidney function is NOT the same as kidney health implied by eGFR, BUN, creatinine. These values can all be in excellent range until late stage tumor. No one over 50 should not rely on blood, urine work or lack of symptoms. Imaging is a essential! Someone close to me has way above average function and no symptoms whatsoever yet imaging revealed a gargantuan inoperable tumor. What could have been dealt with easily is now going to require complete excision of the kidney with the hope that nothing else is involved. [/QUOTE]
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