bdear&#39;s blog https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/bdear/atomTelligent Community (Build: 12.1.2.21912)2009-05-17T15:14:49Zhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/bdear/posts/should-i-be-worried-diagnosed-on-friday-with-a-tumour-on-my-kidney-only-382009-05-17T14:14:49Z2009-05-17T14:14:49Zhi i am 38 - just been infomormed i have a 1.5 cm tumour on my kidney - the doc seemed sure that this could be whipped out and i would be ok - poss thru keyhole surgery. i dont know if i should be worried, i am seeing the urologist on tuesday and they aim to operate in the next 10 days - with a tumour this size could it have spread will the recovery be painful what chance this can come back will i need drugs afterwards how long after operation will i be well enough to work any help withthese questions would be great. i am in a blur, i ahve 3 young kids and a wonderful wife - i really want to see them grow up thanks ben <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=227754&AppID=22363&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermember