First post from me, newly diagnosed.

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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Hi all.

I’ve only just found this community and as I have read many of the threads on here I thought it’s about time I contributed.
OK I am 59 years old, and apart from a heart attack and 3 stents 15 years ago, been relatively healthy. Had a scan for suspected kidney stones around 5 weeks ago, and they found a tumour on my right kidney. After a couple of CT scans they have told me it’s 9x9x4 cms.
I have been transferred to the care of the Royal Free Hospital in London and I have been given an operation date of the 7th November.

They are to remove the right kidney. Apparently they are operating using a Robot called DaVinci !!

Obviously I am very concerned, and not too sure what’s going on right now, but I have a couple of appointments to attend next week before my op.

I’ll keep you posted! Thanks for listening. And sorry for my ramblings.

buttercup01 over 5 years ago

Hi Scubacrazy ( what a great username!)

Like u,I had to have my right kidney out - 14 years ago - tho by a real person lol. Mine was 9 cms too .

Since then, I've had umpteen mets n been on meds for several years( see profile if u really want to know, yawn). But the main thing to say is that kidney cancer is a slow grower compared with other cancers, as many in this group will attest.

Good luck with your upcoming appointments n keep us posted. N no you're not rambling

Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to buttercup01

Hi Scubacrazy

Sorry you've found yourself here. I'm a left kidney out - 5 years ago. It's great that you've already got your op date, waiting for that can be quite hard work.

It's a good date too - you'll be fully recovered by Christmas with any luck - and be able to fully enjoy iy.

Will be keeping fingers crossed for you.

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