Meeting Consultant post nephrectomy.Tomorrow

Was sending positive thoughts

Hope it went well

Smiles 

Hi Del, I have only just seen this post…..I hope that all went well for you and your wife today……it’s such a rollercoaster all of this isn’t it.

Do let us know how it went. 

Big hugs, Jules xx

Hey Smiles,

Thanks for the the positive thoughts. I think it went well. As well as i could hope for.

My cancer/tumour was examined under microscope and graded as stage T3a G2.

The cancer of my tumour had started to go into the renal vein and vena cava so having the nephrectomy performed meant the cancer had been taken out while still within the capsule that surrounds the kidney.

Consultant was very good and answered all my questions patiently and informatively. I do have a further appt with oncology Dr to take some new drug (only been about a few months).

I'm feeling so lucky. It's taking time to sink in but i'm getting there.

Thanks ...Del

Hi Jules, and thanks for your hopes.

It certainly is a roller coaster. Such dramatic swings twists and turns. 

I think i've been really lucky Jules. Lucky that is within the bad luck of getting kidney cancer in the first place.

As i told Smiles my tumour was graded as a T3a G2. Which is as good as i could've hoped for.

It's still sinking in. I've been suspended in this neutral 'don't think about it' phase for some time now.

How are you doing/feeling Jules ? Not seen any recent updates from you.   

Big hug right back at you...lol....Del.

Hi Del sorry I missed your post but hopefully your mind is settled. I know it's a lot to process, hopefully your new drug will benefit you. Maybe you still need to take it easy with the shortness of breath or if you're really concerned mention it to your nurse.

All the best

Mike 

Hey Mike,

Thanks mate. I did remember to voice my concern, at shortness of breath, to the consultant. And he said it's still early days. They had to cut and move a lot of stuff around to remove my kidney and tumour and that i will still be healing inside. It makes such sense when they explain it to you.

I think i expect myself to be ok too quickly. This is catching me out a bit. Before kidney cancer i would gradually get tired. Nowadays tiredness falls upon me suddenly, not gradually at all. It makes my wife laugh and giggle to see how ashen faced and tired i look all of a sudden. I must sound like an old record keep on mentioning it but hey ho.....i will eventually get better.

Thanks again mate....Del.