Kidney Cancer

Dear Zante, l wish l had your option. I am on chemo as my kidney cancer was non operable but chemo treatable. Nevertheless, l am now on chemo and doing pretty well. I guess you will have many emotions, not least the uncertainty followed by the elation of getting on the treatment road. Your post-operative pain will be managed and your comfort will help your post-op recovery, so that will be a priority. Embrace what your oncolgy team is doing for you. As to the injections, l am having to do it myself , twice a day for 6 months, three more to go. It sounds ghastly but in reality is without pain. . You just pinch a fold of stomuch skin and inject the tiny tiny needle. Massage the area for a couple of secs and that's it. I initially got a bit of painless site-bruising but really it is easy-peasy. You may get a few minor site lumps under the skin but that's all. I wish you well and a spesdy and full recovery.. l have no expert knowledge just 76 yrs of living. .  Regards to you.  Suffolkflyer

Suffolkflyer thanks for your reply. I am glad to hear that you're treatment is going well. Thanks for the advice it all helps regards Zante1

Hi Zanta1,

 I was the first down when I had my left kidney removed, I can only go by myself after op I went to ICU for 3 days were I had infusion of paracetamol, I did not have any pain as they do look after you, I went in Monday morning first down than on Wednesday went to another ward and by Friday I was home, I did find the injections more trouble but I am sure you will be able to have a nurse come to do them for you, if you cannot do it yourself, the pain doctors  that I saw advised paracetamol four times a day for the first week, I believe I was very lucky I did not suffer with any pain, the only difference for me was my operation was for removal of the whole kidney so probably different from you, I will say try not to worry but, I know you will but they will take great care of you hope everything passes quickly and painlessly, I will pray for you xx

Hi Sandra 55,

Thanks for your reply i am glad your operation went well and you had no pain. I hope ill be home within 2 or 3 days all been well as rather be at home if i am completely honest. Thanks for your kind words x

Sending you best wishes for your op on the 15th. I had a laparoscopic nephrectomy about a year ago. I remember feeling pretty groggy when I woke up after but in less pain than I expected, having had a hysterectomy years ago. They got me up and walking as soon as possible. I was in hospital for three days. I recommend soft, loose fitting clothes for when you leave hospital and easy to slip on shoes. They sent me home with painkillers but I didn’t need most of them. I did, however, need a dose of the laxative a couple of times! I hope your operation goes well and that your recovery is as smooth as mine was.

Thank you for your kind words and advice on what to take to hospital. I am glad your recovery went well