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Hi so I was told three weeks ago after an MRI on my back that there is a tumour on my left kidney. The back problem is from a fractured vertabrae that they believe has cancer in it and caused it to fracture. Right at the beginning of this journey and don’t have my biopsy until Friday. 99% positive and 1% petrified. Also have a swollen lymph node near my kidney. Time is dragging so very slowly just want to be at a point where they can give me a prognosis and a plan. Anyone got any good ideas on staying positive or picking myself up on down days? 
thanks I’m advance

  • Hi there - you will notice a common theme in this forum - we have all been where you are now.  We aren't good waiters!  But we all come through it and survive.  Each milestone you tick off is one step closer to a definitive way forwards.   It's Wednesday now and so Friday is only 2 days away.  You've already manged 3 weeks of this, so I know you can do 2 more days.  

    Tips?   Take it a day at a time.  Try not to think too far ahead, think in terms of "days" not "weeks".  Try and do things and keep yourself busy.   It's not easy.  Look forward to a "high" when they phone to check your availability for an appointment or that letter arrives!  

  • Hi Duckie77.  Just 2 more sleeps and you will know.  You can do this.  Is there anything you can distract yourself with?  Our house has never been so tidy! Laughing  This is a great forum for just checking in.  Lots of lovely folk on here to support you as you continue your journey.

  • Thanks. Yeah got up today with a much more positive attitude. Doing some pottering around tidying etc. hard to do too much with the pain. Need to stop staying in bed maudlin though.

    thanks