So recently diagnosed with Renal Cancer and an absolute coward. I have a morbid fear of hospitals, and treatments. But my nightmare scenario is either requiring a catheter or nasal tube. The thought of these gives me sleepless nights. Not much anyone...
Hello i was diagnosed with a 6cm mass on my right kidney about 7 weeks ago. To say this was a shock is a massive understatement. I struggled so much and couldn’t eat, sleep or even function properly. Thankfully I have been told that it hasn’t spread...
After nearly 6 months, today I was back in the office. I was kind of prepared for the physical side, the commute into central London, and being sore and uncomfortable (one of my holes still hasn’t fully healed). I also expected to get tired. What I wasn...
Hi all, After having a radical nephrectomy around the middle of april my taste buds were shot. It was so strange. Everything I ate tasted awful and nothing like it used to taste pre op. I couldn't work out what had happened. I brushed my teeth, gums...
Hi everyone i put a post a few months ago about me having a nephrectomy, all went really well! They feel they got most of it out so waiting for scan now (fingers crossed)! It’s been 4 weeks today since the op and I am still really swollen around my...
Hi there, I'm a newbie. I'm a 40 yo diagnosed with RCC just over a month ago. It was found by chance. Thankfully they've caught it early. I'm having a radical nephrectomy (left) at the Churchill in Oxford in a few days. I would love to hear some positive...
My husband had radical nephrectomy almost three years ago followed by set of clear scans. Recent scan showed one enlarged lymph node by lung which biopsy confirms contains cells matching the primary tumour that was removed. We have to wait a week...
I had a radical nephrectomy after which I was told that while the surgeon was happy that the tumour had been removed, as it was very aggressive I have a high risk of recurrence. I have been offered immunotherapy but don't feel I understand the risk of...
Hi everyone, constipation happens, especially with us lot! and if you take morphine. I have spoken about this before and the need to read laxative notes to understand ALL the side effects, bloating, water retention etc! I thought l had solved my particular...
Good afternoon All, Quick question! I had my left kidney & Ureter removed in April 2021 and it was a success. I now have tumour my abdomen, in the site where they removed my kidney. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Thank you.
