I just want to say, that I'm not new here. I've been reading some of the stories on here. I feel so lucky that it was found early in my left kidney . I've been told they are confident that they have cut it all out. I'm sorry that I do feel lucky. If anyone...
Any advice especially practical hints appreciated. Surgery scheduled September
well biopsy done, all very interesting watching it on the screen had biopsy from a node in my neck, I'm pleased I had quite a bit of local the biopsy needle size of a Bic pen, bruising +++ in area, now waiting for results and then we move on to the...
Anti cancer drugs of 4 years no longer working...now on fortnightly immunotherapy...Granada
Had initial pains under right rib approx Xmas,went to GP beginning march Blood tests,Ultrasound identified tumour,CT scan gave better view.Recommended by consultant a partial or full nephrectomy,not something I am considering given differing advice as...
Hi guys, Just found this group, mine has been a bit of a journey, started with dodgy blood tests, high red blood cells, Hematocrit and hemoglobin, more tests, found sky high EPO Ievels, then CT scans, then finally call from hematologist saying suspect...
Hello. I have advanced kidney cancer, spread to lung, liver..anti cancer drug of 4 years no longer working. Now on immunotherapy......anyone having similar treatment?
Hi, I'm new to this site, I was diagnosed in October 2019 with kidney cell carcinoma stage 4 with metastases in my adrenal gland, lymph node, liver, neck and in my bones, I only found out after hurting my back and on going for x-rays was told my diagnosis...
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I found out last night that a close member of my family has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and it's spread to her brain. I've not been told anything more than this, but upon researching I can see that her prognosis likely will not be good. I can...
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