Just though I would drop a wee update in, i'm just about to start my third 28 day cycle of pazopanib. So far things have been going OK, I have a lot of the side effects but all are tolerable. The first side effect to show up was high blood pressure...
So I had my pre-op assessment today after being incidentally diagnosed with a 3.2cm tumour on my right kidney. I was told I would have to stop taking my HRT so fingers crossed it happens soon. I have the small issue of a rectal poly that may or may not...
Hi I am new to this group I've had quite a journey recently Long story but now waiting for a kidney biopsy has anyone tell me what it's like. How sore how long took to recover etc
Hi All. Someone close to me has just been diagnosed, they have a two inch tumor. They have been advised that the kidney should be removed. I have a friend who is a surgeon (not the right type unfortunately), their advice is to stay with the NHS, they...
I have been diagnosed with stage 4 TCC in the Kidney which has spread to the local lymph node but no where else in the body. My urologist has said that he cant opperate on it and can only offer chemotherapy to prolong life. Reading on here however,...
Hello, my husband was diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer and lung cancer approximately 3 months ago. He started immunotherapy just over 3 weeks ago and has just had his second treatment. He is being given Nivolumab and Ipilimumab and has also just...
so I had a radical nephrectomy of my left kidney along with lymph nodes and the left renal vein end of July discharged after 6 days to home, had my follow up 17th August and was told I have a T3 clear cell carcinoma, the lymph nodes were clear and there...
I just wondered what other people’s experience of pain has been after having a laparoscopic kidney removal? It’s 11 days since my operation and I am still getting a lot of pain and need strong painkillers. I keep reading info. that implies I should be...
Hello, My brother has kidney cancer mets on lungs and his scan now shows some fluid around his heart. It sounds as though there will now be a procedure to drain the fluid and it needs to be tested to see if there any cancer cells present. After that...
So I posted some time ago about my nephrectomy and diagnosis. Unfortunately since then metastases in the lung have been found, and next week I start immunotherapy. My wife is terrified so I have been putting on a confident and happy face at home, but...
