Hello all first post here. I hope it's okay as I don't have a current diagnosis. I ended up in hospital with gallstones and a 'lesion' was discovered of 5cm in my left kidney. I had an emergency CT scan. A consultant came to see me and told me it...
I’m really nervous this is my first time reaching out. last Friday 31st August I had my CT scan results. I was told by the consultant that I have a nasty tumour in my right Kidney, that it’s not good news and has spread to my left Lung, the cancer nurse...
I am just 77 and due to have my left kidney removed in the next month due to cancer. I am finding the thought of going through such a big operation a bit daunting and would like to hear from any other seniors like myself who have been through or about...
Good evening everyone, this is my first post in this forum. We received the unexpected news this afternoon that my husband has kidney cancer. About 6 weeks ago he had blood in his urine, GP diagnosed UTI, didn't clear up so was referred for a cystoscopy...
Hello everyone My dad has had an unexplained sickness for a long time. Two weeks ago we found out that he has a very large and agressive tumor on his right kidney. They have also found a smaller tumor on his right lung. It hasnt been confiremed as cancer...
Hello I am a stage 4 kidney cancer sufferer and have been for 5 years. I didn't know about this forum but will keep an eye on it from now on. However I have a question. Can anyone recommend a company for travel insurance...I am going on holiday in...
Hi All, I'm new to the forum, but... diagnosed with Papillary renal cell carcinoma pt 1a lebowich(?)1. Diagnosed Dec 23rd 2021. Partial nephrectomy JAn 3rd 2022...very quick!. First check up after ultrasound scan all ok phone call from cancer nurse...
Good Morning, I hope everyone is doing well. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer 4th April 2024. I have posted on here a few times and now have an update. I went for my 3 month scans last week. My kidney tumor was 11.8 cm by 12cm and lung mets...
Weeks ago I was wondering around working talking rubbish with pals . waiting for the football season to kick off enjoying family and work time . then bang scan phone call hated words we found something . booked in for bloods CT scan and all systems...
Hello all, I’ve been here for a couple of days reading posts from everyone. My husband (47) had a scan for kidney stones and an incidental tumour was discovered. 4.2cm. We haven’t yet met a consultant. The nurse over the phone said, all tumours are...
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