Hi everyone. I got diagnosed 4 weeks ago and having my operation on monday. Its been a whirlwind. Initially went for a ct scan on chest and lungs as my breathing had got bad. I just thought a change in weather had triggered my asthma. 2 days later...
I am at my wits end it is now 8 months since I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and I am still waiting for my operation to have my kidney removed and start dialysis I have rung everywhere and can’t get any answers I can’t get to speak to anyone...
Hi everyone my name Judith and I was diagnosed in march with a 5cm tumour on my left kidney, I'm still waiting for surgery, it will be 6 months on the 29th of this month and although I had my preop 6 weeks ago I still have not been offered a date, I'm...
I had a scan last Thursday morning, told the same evening I had a malignant tumor in my right kidney, only just getting my head around it. What happens next?
Hi all. Hope everyone is good. I had a radical nephrectomy (left kidney removed) due to a tumour last September, so almost a year ago. No other treatment was required, I'm having the periodic CT scans done & so far all good. I'm in my late 40's & quite...
D Day this Monday, 1st trip to Oncologist to plan what happening ahead some feelings of excitement because something is happening but then which immunotherapy is going to be given what's going to happen when its given. Fear of the unknown kicking...
Hi all, diagnosed with stage 2 kidney cancer yesterday. 8cm on my left kidney which now has to be removed. I have no symptoms at all and feel great. I am interested to learn from anyone here what’s ahead? Thank you
I had kidney cancer 10 years ago at 43 - removing the kidney seemed to have cracked it! as part of my regular checkups we’ve found a cancerous cyst on my remaining kidney and a ‘sinister’ growth in my pancreas. it’s early , it’s small, but it’s bringing...
Hi everyone! I’ve just been diagnosed with a tumour on my left kidney. Robotic surgery has been arranged for 31st October. I originally went to the doctors with constipation some stomach pain and blood in my poo . 2 years ago in covid I had a massive...
Have twenty been diagnosed with kidney cancer. This was found by chance after being sent to hospital with acute abdominal pain. Have opted for the robotic assisted removal. Have had pre op assessments done now waiting for date of operation. Finding...
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