Hi everyone, I hope you are all ok. I have had a strange few days following my partial nephrectomy on 07/11. I remembered some bits of a conversation I had with the surgeon when I came round in recovery, but obviously in my drug addled haze I wasnt sure...
My husband has now been diagnosed with kidney lung and bone cancer. This has been totally overwhelming to both of us. Because of all his other health problems ( copd heart failure diabetes) they have told him there can be no treatment. So now we start...
Hi everyone, I've joined this group on behalf of my dad who was diagnosed with kidney cancer a month ago. 11cm tumour and into the Vena Cava with a blood clot so he was put on the list for surgery very quickly. He had his operation last Tuesday and...
Hi, I was told on the 12thNovember that I had a large tumour covering my left kidney and adrenal gland, the adrenal gland was completely covered as was 90% of the kidney and they would have to be removed. I haven't heard anything since, I know that they...
Hi can someone tell me if I can get treatment having advanced kidney cancer please
Hi everyone, as many of you I’m feeling really lost. So I want to start by saying if you’re reading this - I’m sorry if you’re also struggling :( and thank you for taking the time to read and help. My husband ended up in the ER 2 weeks ago and we found...
What question do you ask on first follow up after nephrectomy procedure?
I had a large tumour on my left kidney removed in April. Have felt well and have been back at work since July. However been away this week and was unable able to pull myself up out of the swimming pool. Had to exit by the steps. Also went out on the double...
Hi all, Just after some advice. My mum has been told she has stage 4 kidney cancer, tumours on both kidneys, one 3.3 cm and one 11 cms we have met with the urology consultant and have had the biopsy. We have a appointment for a couple of weeks time...
It's nearly surgery day, Friday to be exact. A partial nephrectomy of my solitary kidney My surgeon seems very skilled so I'm pretty confident that all will be well I had a phonecall appointment on Tuesday from the kidney care team who talked me through...
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