I had my operation 5 weeks ago to remove an 11cm mass and now only have 1 week to wait to hear what's what, but the liver biopsy bit is really making me worried. The surgeon did the biopsy when he was removing the kidney and mass as he saw some nodules...
Has anyone ever been told they can not have a nephrectomy? Did you get a second opinion?
After finding out I have "Larry the Lump" in January, and after all the waiting I've done, I've now got a date for my surgery. It's next week. I'm now in a flap as I don't know what to pack for my hospital stay. I'm just looking forward to having the...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with primary renal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) spread to lymph nodes, surface of liver and 2 rib bones. My prognosis was terminal with palletive chemo. You can read more in my bio. I've recently had a scan which showed...
Hi All I’m new to this group and was looking for some help. I had my left kidney removed in December 2024, I went back for my review only to discover that I had a cancer in it. Although my CT & MRI Scans came back clear they are not ruling out that...
Hello all, I'm about to have my 11cm mass removed via an open nephrectomy and the hospital suggests packing 'day wear'. Did you pack loose joggers? I can't envisage where the scar will be. Trying to control the things I can control!
Hi After a 10cm nephrectomy in November , my histology came back as stage 3 grade 4 with positive margins around my duodenum. I started my treatment 3 weeks ago but already have had to suspend the cabozantinib due to high blood pressure side effect...
Hi I was planning a hols but have found that I’ve been unable to find anyone who will insure me even at a high price . I’m on chemo & immunotherapy. Has anyone had any luck in finding travel insurance? thanks
The leaflet I was given in hospital said that I would feel back to normal in 6 weeks. I soon found out that this was over optimistic, especially as I'd had a large haematoma that ended up in a slow to heal open wound that has only just healed. The cancer...
Looking for guidence / shared experiences when dealing with lung nodules..... Diagnosed with Kidney cancer in July 2024, but noticed 2 'incidental' lung nodules (4mm). Had a full robotic nephrectomy in Aug. Follow up with consultant who wasn't concerned...
