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Hello All,
I recently underwent Renal Cryotherapy ablation of a relatively small T1a tumour on my right kidney. It has been 3 weeks since my procedure which seems to have gone well.I was treated at The Gartnavel hospital in Glasgow on the 27th of October. I Spent 2 nights in hos[ital,one night before and one night after my surgery.
I was placed under general anaesthetic and my procedure lasted a total of 2hrs and 30 mins approximately. Three Ice/Thaw cycles were performed in which my consultant said...

Friday 13th November to Friday 20th November is Transgender awareness week. To support this, we wanted to make our members aware of our LGBT+ forum.
Should you need support for living with a cancer diagnosis and identifying as Transgender, this is a safe place for you to access support. It is a place for you to speak to others who may have had a similar experience and who can understand how you may be feeling.
What does Transgender mean?
Transgender is a term to refer to all people who do not...
I have been so strong until now...I have to believe this won’t beat me..
Its the third time I’ve had tumours In my organs and throughout my body but I have to believe despite the pain I can beat this..
Its hit me hard knowing it’s got worse again and now I’m goung to travel miles to take part in a research programme ....cant sleep..can’t stop crying..but it to shall pass..
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