So my wife and I went to my appointment today with Urology and I am a PT3 A grade 3 . I had clear margins and my scan last week was good . My tumour was approx 13 by 12 by 11 so didn’t expect it to be low grade so I guess it wasn’t as bad as it could...
Hi all, Could anyone tell me how long it takes for Histology to process my kidney and the Tumour? I was told 4-6 weeks, then it went up to 8. I know I'm still in my time bracket. I ask this respectfully, I truly appreciate everything the NHS has done...
Hi everyone, my husband has been diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma in both kidney 110mm in one and 11 cm in the other with cancer nodules in his lungs, the doctor would ideally like to start him on AVELUMAB and AXITINIB one a tablet the other...
Hi guys, I’m just looking to hear about other people’s experiences with diagnosis, treatment and wait times etc. I was put on a fast track referral at the beginning of May, had a few tests including a CT scan on 8th May then I was told by my GP on 20th...
I’m a fairly anxious person. I have received my admissions letter. The consultants name is different to the one I saw in the clinic. I have emailed my urology nurse and await the reply. I’m not sure if I am going to get a robotic and laparoscopic surgery...
So curiosity got the better of me and I read my ct scan earlier . I’m due to see the doctor on Thursday but my mind got me . I was hoping that my large kidney mass was contained but it has appeared to have gone in to lungs liver and stomach lining . I...
I had ct scan recently and they told me i had a big tumor on my left kidney 10x8x7 cm (T2a N0 M0).I ask if its cancer malign and that lady told me at this size usually its malign. My question its If i had any chances to be benign? Because i never had...
Hi Everyone, Me again, has anyone with kidney can had any pain in lower back, lumbar and coccyx area? I know with kidney cancers you typically only have pain in the flank area I think.. I have had long standing lower lumbar back/coccyx pain for 15...
Hello I am new to this forum. My mum was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with advanced kidney cancer (tumour is 4 times larger than her kidney) and evidence of spores on her lungs. Since the diagnosis she has received no follow up and as you can imagine we are...
It is my pre op today .I’m feeling a bit nervous. I haven’t a day for surgery yet.
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