Hi guys, Just a quick update, on Monday I had my robotic assisted Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy, followed by chemo bladder "wash". All went well, came home Weds pm, still have catheter in. Pain wise, thanks for the advice about holding something over...
Hi all hope you are all doing ok I have finally after 9 months got a date for my op, had to make a lot of calls and I have shed a lot of tears but having my surgery on the 8th November getting my line in for dialysis a couple of days before its really...
Well, where do I start?? First off, thank you for your replies - hats off to Mumm for her usual practical advice. This morning, following last night's devastating news which left both Val and myself thinking we'd reached the 'Last Chance Saloon', we...
Since being diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer Which has moved to my lungs I feel so alone I don't know what to think or do ,my partner is very supportive and we are struggling with the situation Any advice Please help Daz
Help! I need to find toothpaste that doesn't make me cry! Just started 2nd line drugs. Everolimus and Lenvatinib. I had mucositis with Axitinib before and its going to be a side effect of these too. My dentist prescribed a high fluoride toothpaste but...
I’ve just had appointment with oncologist. Pazopanib now not working and I’m to start on Nivolumab next week. Like to hear from anyone who has changed treatment to Nivolumab and how are they getting on with it.
Hello, I had my kidney and cancer removed two years ago and have had regular scans since. Following an unrelated ulcer and hernia operation the hospital did another scan. I have had small nodules in my lungs before and these were not considered...
i was due to have surgery 7 oct,it got postponed as my blood sugar levels were too high. I’ve now started on insulin to bring them down and had a phone call Friday saying I’m booked in for surgery 21 oct (Friday) I’m now overthinking everything and feel...
Well the big day is almost here for me,tomorrow I am having a robotic partial neph. Its been a whirlwind from start to finish as first finding a lesion on my kidney in August, due to a ct scan as my asthma had got worse, more ct scans, then the news...
Hi all , I’m two weeks into a recovery after a robotic assisted partial nephrectomy on my right kidney . First off let me say I’m so grateful for the quality of NHS care and treatment I’ve received at my local Trust and subsequently at a National centre...
