What are the survival prospects for a person just diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer, today. Is it survivable?

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Which is preferable for a diabetic patient: Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis?

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And why?
It doesn't make any difference, so long as it is done correctly.

But the peritoneal fluid CAN cause blood sugars to go high, so you have to keep a constant watch on teh blood sugars.

ALSO... the peritoneal fluid can make the meter read wrong, so you need a special meter capable of reading blood sugars on a peritoneal patient. Ask you doctor or diabetes educator about this.

By the way, peritoneal dialysis is statistically better than hemo. That is, you are more likely to live longer and better on peritoneal than on hemo. This is because peritoneal dialysis is done every day, while hemo is done three times a week.

Therefore, the survival rate for peritoneal dialysis is about 15% greater then hemodialysis.

BUT . . . the risk for serious infection (peritonitis) is great because of the cannula, compared to hemo, which is practically zero.

But hemo has other problems, like clotting, that come into play.

So all in all, with proper treatment and training, it is more up to the patient than the doctor.

EDIT:
Hemodialysis CAN be done at home, but it needs special water purifiers installed, so it is not possible in most apartments. And since most people cannot find their own veins, a second person MUST be available during the dialysis sessions.

Peritoneal dialysis doe not require the water connection, the machine is a bit smaller, and so it CAN be done in an apartment. BUT, you need sotrage room for about 1 month worth of fluids and supplies.

Peritineal dialysis can be done by one person -- once the cannula is installed the work is non-invasive.  (+ info)

Is getting peritonitist common while on peritoneal dialysis?

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I was just asking because my father is on peritoneal dialysis and he has gotten peritonitis 4 times already and hes bearly going on a year of being on PD.....It breaks my heart to see him in so much pain.....Has any one gotten peritonitis or anyone know what causes it?
I don't know how common it is, but It does happen. Have researched dialysis because eventually I will have to go on it. I am sorry that your dad has been going though so much pain. Is his equipment kept clean, and his site cleaned before and after each use. Part of the reason could be that he has to do it everyday, what does his Neurologist tell you.  (+ info)

Are there any peritoneal dialysis patients on?

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How do you get on with it? I'll be switching for CAPD to APD soon - any tips - bit worried about a 10 hour stretch in bed - only sleep for about 6 hours normally.
I am on peritoneal dialysis you twonk!
I'm switching from one type to another.
I've found a helpful board called Kidney Patient Guide which is useful in this regard - if any pd patients drop in.
If you're not on pd then don't answer!
my hubby was on apd for 5 half years and my hubby didnt sleep well but found he slept longer on it , go to bed a little earlier watch a little telly or music in bed, my huby says allways keep a mepore dressing on your exit sight as it keep infection out he listend to the nurses not to use one and got an in fection once. .also watch out for infection cloudy bag if cloudy go to renal unit and get antibiotic husband says its little un comfertble but tolerable he got up to 2 times a day on machine anoying is when the machine alarms go off when you kink the tube or lie on it. he has now off the machine five years now as he had double transplant of kidney and pancreas , only thing was after his trasplant i chouldnt get to sleep without listeing to the whirrs and clicks of the machine, oh take as much fluid as youcan bear to hold in your tum without uncomfortable back ache
well good luck on apd  (+ info)

What is Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis?

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Please don't give me a site which has a LONG explanation cos it's for a project and I only have 1 manilla card left!
in plain laymen's terms

hemodialysis is the process of blood being filtered of toxins and excess fluids by a machine thru a "shunt" site inserted in the arm when a person has kidneys that do not function properly as in chronic renal failure
it is used for long term treatments- usually for life
and varies by need from 1 to 3 times a week for life at a dialysis unit or center
it acts like the kidneys

Peritoneal dialysis is the process of infusing special patient specific solutions to the abdomenal cavity over a period of hours or days to also remove toxins and excess fluids which is either used before a person is found to require hemodialysis or for the short term treatment of a certain kidney problem
each bottleof
the solution ( there are a series of bottles- some may have heparin added) is infused into the abdomenal cavity over a specific time period- retained for a specific time and slowly drained by gravity to a collection bag at the bedside
the amount drained is compared to the amount infused to determine if the patient is retaining or releasing more fluid than is infused this can be done at the patient's bedside
home or work  (+ info)

Can a patient on hemodialysis go back to peritoneal diaylsis?

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I think so but I used to be on each kind and peritoneal dialysis is more prone to problems and infections from personal experinece. If your doc allows you to go back to peritoneal, I suppose you could.  (+ info)

In peritoneal dialysis, what color should the returned dialysate (cleansing solution) be?

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A complication of PD is peritonitis, in which the dialysate solution returns cloudy... so is the returned dialysate normally supposed to be clear? yellow?
please help!
Yes it should be clear and a pale yellow  (+ info)

How much phosphate is removed on peritoneal dialysis?

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I'm sure it depends on a lot of things - the person and type of dialysis he/she is on being the most important.  (+ info)

I am peritoneal dialysis and now my legs starts swelling, WHY?

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What should be my diet?
You may need to back off on your fluids and if that doesn't help, you might need to use a more hypertonic dialysate.  (+ info)

I'm on peritoneal dailies and doctors don't know why my ankles hurt so bad that it makes it hard to walk

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and all my bones hurt.but they can not fine any thing.
check the serum calicum level
check the uric acid level


thanks  (+ info)

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