I went for a routine scan on my liver (ultra sound) Liver normal but a lump was noticed on one of my kidneys. In the past due to previous abdominal CT scans it had already been noted. I was sent for another CT scan with contrast as an urgent appointment and got the results back on the 22nd of this month. My Gastro consultant was very pleased my liver was now completely normal but then the bad news. The lump is been classed as grade 1 cancerous tumour and either some or all of that kidney needs to be removed. This is a massive shock. My consultant has sent everything off to MDT so I have to wait about a week or so (Christmas May delay this) to see what they want t to do. I have been told the turn around for my surgery will be 4/5 weeks (again allowing for Christmas and New Year holidays. I will be on ward 15 Castle Hill Hull UK. She mentioned it looked isolated but will test the tumour afterwards. She talked about lymph nodes not looking affected but after that it’s a bit of a blur. Anyone had this surgery who can give me any comfort ? I am 56 and also had a stent fitted in February after a heart attack this year.
Thank you
Hi my father has renal cancer 6cm in size I believe I am worried sick about this growing elsewhere my dad has kept it from me for 2 years and recently told me . The consultant does not want to operate because my father has diabetes and high blood pressure managed by medication and the other kidney is small so not able to remove the kidney . Consultant has not offered radiotherapy or anything just monitoring I wonder why no radiotherapy feel like were just waiting for it to travel to another destination.
I suppose the person I am I just want to resolve look at solutions and not wanting to think of not having my dad around. Any advice would be appreciated I am going to my father's consultation appointment as my dad would like to know what could be done
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