Hi I had a scan at the beginning of the month and had my follow up today. I was told that I have a tumour greater than 7cm and have been advised that the best course of action is to have my whole kidney removed 1) because of the size and 2) because of the position. I was in shock as this was only picked up due to a fall in June. I was told if it was less than 7cm it would have been easier t to remove the tumour and only a partial removal of the kidney but as mine is greater than 7 they recommend removing the whole kidney. I will be having keyhole surgery. I am feeling really scared- I’m 43 and mother to 12&15 year olds - I haven’t mentioned cancer but have told them I’ll be having a kidney removed, as my daughter is doing her gcse this year I don’t want either of them to worry. The consultant who will be doing the surgery says that this procedure should eradicate the cancer as it hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. I’ve been advised that I should have the op within the next 4 weeks but due to waiting lists it might be slightly longer. I am scared that it will spread before they remove it -
