Kidney cancer diagnosis

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Hi there I have just joined this community 

I was diagnosed last week and and pre assessment scheduled for keyhole surgery for removal of left kidney and possibly adrenal gland 

so scared not of the operation as such just that they may found it has spread 

  • Hi  and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses.

    Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer type journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).

    The Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Specific Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Kidney Cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.

    To connect in with the group click on this link> Kidney cancer then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)

    When you are ready you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.

    The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.

    We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.

    Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.

    Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • Thankyou just had another ct scan before my op to check if there'sany spread just feel sick not knowing i think is worse

  • I totally I understand, I have been on my rare incurable blood cancer for over 24 years and been all the way to stage 4 and back again.

    Lets look for a clear plan to be put in place soon to move this all in a positive way soon.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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