Hi everyone
Can I ask what your diagnosis and treatment timelines were like? Specifically for T1a?
My kidney lesion was discovered incidentally at the beginning of November 2025, I received my diagnosis on 7 April 2026 after a biopsy in March and we agreed a treatment plan in April to do a partial nephrectomy. This was scheduled for next week but was cancelled and is now due to take place late July at the earliest. My anxiety is through the roof, I understand I’m low risk but can’t help feeling down about the situation. When the lesion was found it was 18mm, and in March it was 27mm and I keep getting told it’s very small. I know it’s small and I’m lucky for that but it still feels like a long time and everything has been on pause. I’ve asked for a review from the consultant to confirm the delay is safe but as usual they are not responding.
What do everyone else’s journeys look like? I’m trying to understand if my timeline is completely normal and I’m overreacting and need to give myself a good talking to.
Thanks ️
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