Six weeks since I had my left kidney removed, feeling much better but not fully recovered yet. The consultant rang today to check on my progress and update me on the results. The cyst (18 cm)and kidney were malignant but the cancer doesn’t appear to...
My cancer journey began in 2018 when I was diagnosed with stage three kidney cancer (high risk) I had a big operation to remove kidney, adrenal gland and a few other things. In 2020 I was told it was back in my left lung and had another operation to remove...
Hi, just starting this journey with my Dad who was diagnosed with a tumour on a solitary kidney. Plan was partial nephrectomy, but after a second CT scan it was discovered it had spread and very aggressive. It’s in Lymphnodes, internal vena cava, traveled...
i had a partial nephrectomy 14 weeks ago wih no pain until the last 2 weeks //
I was diagnose on 28th April after having a CT scan for a cough . I am having a Laparoscopic Simple Nephrectomy on the 12th of June. I feel I have been left on my own to explore this myself. I was hoping the forum could give me some help, practical advice...
Good morning. I'm new to this group and the Macmillan site so just wanted to say 'hello'. I'm 49, was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell carcinoma dated 03/04/22 after having a twinge in my back for a few days in march. My diagnosis came as a massive...
My husband is waiting for his kidney to be removed since February, but they have now found growths in his hip joint which are causing him immense pain. Reading more about this advanced stage, the prognosis is not good. We are focusing on pain management...
Just wanted to introduce myself and have a general look round the forum, to experience the type of postings and subsequent responses.
Hi everyone I'm 57 and after having a CT scan to check for any abdominal issues (dyspepsia and dysphagia symptoms) it was found that I can a 43mm, heterogeneous enhancing mass lesion on the lower pole of my only kidney. Also enlarged lymph nodes around...
Hello all, Im 71 and post nephrectomy Im doing really well. However my hysband is not. Emotionally he is an angry man. He hasn't made the transition from worry to relief. He is short tempered, angry with me and our children. He wobt talk and says leave...
