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hi everyone was diagnosed 7/1/11with renal cell carcanoma also stomach carcanoma bit a shock as didnt feel bad just run down so went to see gp who was concerned about blood in stools had for approx 5 weeks.i took no notice thinking it was something i was eating or drinking next day blood tests on morning gp tried to phone me from 12oclock same day as i was to be admitted to hospital straight away arrived at hospital at 6pm .only had to wait short time for a bed saw doctor who said i needed blood and tests ,over the next 7days had 2 ct scans a endoscopy which identified both tumors cryed like a baby when first told but now am more prepared for next part of procedures av appointment for dmsa scan on both kidneys as surgeon wants to make sure other kidney is functioning  ok still waitng for eus biopsy on stomach tumor surgeon hopes to do both ops at same time .the worst part is the waiting also family seem to take it worse than me as my outlook is why worry about something you cannot do anything about ,also my mother lived with cancer fro almost 20 yrs off and on .whats most annoying is  the family wont let me do any lifting and carrying also keep checking up on how i feel everyday i now they do this out love for me so i suppose that makes me very lucky also very happy at the same time.just thought id share this with whoever wants to read this also anyone know recovery time post op

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Welcome to the Macmillan Site.  Know you dont want to be on here, I felt the same when I was diagnosed, but it is a brilliant site to air your views, have a good old rant, talk about your fears, your good news, your treatment.

    The chat rooms are full of good advice and friends that i can say makes the days pass quicker and cheers you up.  You can have private chats or chat with everyone on line.  

    Good luck with your treatment and no doubt i will read your blogs as you post them.

    Take care and I hope you get well soon x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Acer,

    You have hit the nail on the head the worst part of having Cancer is the WAITING, do I, dont I, How long have I got left. These are the questions we all kept asking ourselves while we where WAITING. The thing is not to think the worst wait until you have had your surgery and your treatment then you will have a better idea about your outlook. All the very best and Good Luck.

    Take care and be safe Sarsfield.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    The amazing thing I found out about all this is just how we all seem to learn to live with it. Not all the time but generaly.Days come and days go good and bad.I dont think too much about the future,just day by day.I do agree that once the operation is over, life goes on. So best of luck to you. The Chat room is great, you can spend time just reading all the lovely comments people make

    Kessie