Private Surgery - Nephrectomy

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Hi Everyone,

I’m 53 years old and sadly I have stage 1 suspected RCC presenting as a 5cm mass in the upper pole of my left kidney.

Due to the uncertainty around the waiting list times in the C19 era I’m looking at having a laparoscopic Nephrectomy done in the private sector. I have an appointment tomorrow with the consultant.

It’s with regret that I may be diverting from the NHS but would love to know if anyone has had a similar experience or advice for me to reflect on.

stay safe everyone and thanks in advance.

FormerMember over 3 years ago

Fredrico joining you on this journey, be encouraged and know that I will be thinking of you. I just had 2 major surgeries and I have started a wee blog of my journey on YouTube, if you want the link I will send it to you.

Fredrico over 3 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thanks for reaching out Tailsy that’s so thoughtful. Would love the link to your blog too. Look forward to following your journey.

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to FormerMember

https://youtu.be/e6V2PSzLucw

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to Fredrico

https://youtu.be/e6V2PSzLucw

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to Fredrico

Fredrico let me know if you receive that link. Be encouraged

Fredrico over 3 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Inspired ! I’ve subscribed pal

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to Fredrico

Bless you Fredrico, we are in this fight together.

Will1979 over 3 years ago

I'm 41 and have a small 2.5 cm tumour. My partial nephrectomy is 2 weeks away on the NHS. I was given the option to wait and monitor it as its not likely to spread over the next 6 months.

Anyway it will be less than 2 months of wait time since seeing the consultant. The issue was diagnosis which took 4 months.

I was warned of waiting times of 6 months + but that didn't happen.

Fredrico over 3 years ago in reply to Will1979

Best of luck pal. wishing you a speedy recovery !

FormerMember over 3 years ago

I wish we could move away from NHS right now but we have no medical insurance and the centre that I found in Cambridge are quite pricey. NHS are really doing my partner wrong at the moment and it's heartbreaking.

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