Hello everyone
Hello I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with having a 3.7cm tumour on my left kidney which the consultant cannot say if its cancer or not but he did say that they can either remove the tumour or remove the whole left kidney, I was shocked when he told me that but the nurse who was in the room at the time took me to another room for a chat and asked me questions about my health and how I was feeling about it but some questions I could not answer as I was still in shock but I guess that's a normal reaction. She told me that if I have a full removal I could live a healthy life with 1 kidney and if I have part removal I will still have a whole kidney and part of the second kidney, they are hoping to do the operation as soon as possible but to do partial removal I have to go to a hospital approximately 60 miles away from my town and to do full removal it will be done in the hospital in my town thats a bit strange. I know the consultant said it would only be 3 days in hospital if there are not any complications. I dreaded telling my partner and my children who are grown up but they were shocked too but they all said I would be fine, I spent the next 2 days phoning family and friends telling them and asking for there advice and most said full removal would be the best option. Sometimes I get worried about the operation but I know I will be in good hands. Just asking for advice on what would be the best option if you or a close family member was in this situation.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about you’re on going diagnosis.
The cancer diagnosis journey brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community is organised into support groups you may want to have a look at our supportive Kidney cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
