Been at this thing for 2-1/2 years now, stage 4 kidney cancer, and live in the US (is that an issue, mods?)
I have just a few questions that maybe more knowledgeable patients would know about...
Let's see, large mass on left kidney removed, along with kidney, adrenal, etc. after 12-15 years of no scans as we don't do preventative scans here (for shareholder benefit). Say blood in urine (first time: a LOT) as first sign, found that the cancer mass had built it's own blood vessels to bloodstream, unsatisfied with the filtered stuff...
Other details since, a bit boring... I really don't mind having cancer, as long as there are no symptoms. But now they see a mass (5mm) on my right (remaining) adrenal gland (humorously called an "incidentaloma"), and want to just lop off the gland & mass. They are both 5mm, so why do BOTH have to go?
Latest tests showed that the mass is not interfering with adrenal operation, so...?
We live in good times, though, where we can learn enough to have relevant discussions with caregivers.
Hiya and pleased to meet you, albeit here.
The easy answer is international friends are just as welcome as UK ones. I know of several overseas members.
"incidentaloma" 
No idea on the ^^. Not heard that one mentioned on here before. You'd have to ask your consultant - are they approachable in that way? I suppose they want to get rid of the bu55ers to restore to NED (no evidence of disease). That would be my guess. If they've built their own blood supply then zap them before they go visiting?
BTW 12+ years is very impressive. 
