Hi all I got told in June I have 1.8 cm tumor on my kidney. Consultant as given me 3 choices part removal of kidney wit tumor. Or freeze. Or burn it. But been hold up as nodes have been found on my lungs. Is this normal. I've not got clue. I'm very scared right now been OK upto the last wk Or so. May I also mention I've lost all my family members to lots of different types of cancer I would appreciate any advice take care all
Welcome to the community bam99 you have come to the right place, we all know what you are going through I hope you have support from family and friends as this does help, on this community we have all had the worrying, fear, not sleeping and sadness everyone goes through this so don’t feel you are on your own, there is usually someone who can help you and there are also the professionals at Macmillan you can contact, try not to worry as nowadays they have so many treatments for us that is sometimes hard to choose what is right for you, has your consultant told you what he has in mind for you now he has found the other nodes, they should let you know your new options now take care and let us know how you get on
Hi all I had my ct scan nodes and tumor have not grown. But I'm to have 2 operations bladder stretch to reduce the risk of infections. Then 6 wks later tumor and hopefully only half of kidney hut have had to agree if needed can take whole kidney all types of emotions right now hope all OK much love xxx
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