So ive just recently finished my first year of Immunotherapy, the consultant optioning to go for surveillance and hold off further treatments for now given the prevalence of side effects I have developed. I have found that I have had to manage this battle...
Hi - I am 5 months post surgery to remove my kidney and am doing well. I have Osteoarthritis in my knees, the doctor has stopped my anti-inflammatory medication as need to stay away from this to protect remaining kidney. I am really struggling with pain...
Hello everyone I'm writing on my wife's behalf - she was diagnosed with clear cell RCC stage 4 with extensive mets about two and half years ago. She's on a course of Immunotherapy, and is now on a course of Nivo only and her condition is considered...
I’m booked in for partial nephrectomy on Sunday and trying to make sure I’m prepared for the aftermath. On various people’s advice, I’ve started taking Arnica tablets and I’ve bought peppermint oil capsules, bio oil and arnica cream. I’ve got pain killers...
Ive recently been told i have a fair sized mass on my kidney they seem pretty certain its cancer, ive been having blood in my stools for a few years and was always told it was nothing to worry about, but lately its been getting worse, i will be contacting...
Hi all 2 weeks post left nephrectomy and physically doing okay. However found a lump in my groin area and the GP is baffled to what it could be... ruled out a hernia which I hoped it would be I have had a really whirlwind 7 weeks or so. I set off...
Hi I had a radical Nephrectomy 9 months ago, however my left side and abdomen is still very swollen and feels heavy and uncomfortable it gets worse at night. Also the area is still completely numb. I still have Cancer in my Para Aortic Lymph Node. Any...
Just had my routine (3 to 4 monthly) CT n MRI scans. Now gotta think of something else for next 2 weeks lol till I get the results at my clinic appointment. Who else still frets? 1 4 years on from my original nephrectomy plus umpteen secondaries I certainly...
So, ........to put this into context, a few months ago, my wife's oncologist left to take up a new position, leaving my wife in a state of Limbo for a couple of months. Her RCC mets tumour in her femur had already been discovered, so he tried to tie up...
Hi all I'm post 2 years kidney cancer I had half my kidney removed with my cancer 2 years ago. Just been trying to enjoy life I have my checks every year. I was getting kidney pain alot but think it was down to my job plus not drinking enough so I've...
