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Hello, I underwent a Robotic left upper Nephroureterectomy on the 2nd of September 2026. I am recovering well albeit a little tired at times. My operation scars have healed well and are nearly invisible. I have my post op meeting with my surgeon this...
Hi I am new to this group . I had my left kidney removed in June after a mass was found accidentally. Like you all it came as a shock . The biggest hurdle for me was telling my family especially my elderly parents . They still worry after 4 months and...
Hi there, I am new to the group as only diagnosed around 7/26. Prior to that, I went to and from GP who informed nothing wrong with me, so eventually went private and paid around £2.5k. having all necessary tests which confirmed mass on right kidney...
Good evening. i have posted before and found the support incredibly helpful. Im now three years into diagnosis of Stage 4 clear Cell RCC, with mets in my pancreas head and tail, liver, bowel in three places and a small nodule in my lung. Ive been...
Hi. I am new here but am struggling at the moment. I am 35 years old and in April after suffering horrendous pain down my right hand side I was told I have a "large mass" skip to June and I was told I have a 14cm Tumor that is likely cancer. I underwent...
Today is the day! My mum finally has her oncology appointment to hopefully discuss treatment and results from her kidney biopsy. We are all very anxious. She is quite weak/tired all the time and has been admitted to hospital since her last oncology appointment...
Hi ive recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer I have no information about it or what to expect after surgery Will I need more treatment Hope to get information on here . Wish you all good luck with this
I am now nearly five weeks since open radical nephrectomy. I still have very little appetite, incisions feel quite tight at times and have regular stomach ache and back ache and feeling nauseous. My bowels are moving regularly although they do tend...
Hello I would like some advice on what to look for with kidney cancer, what confirmed kidney cancer. Thanks.
Hello - has anyone experienced SABR radiotherapy to a kidney tumour? I would be grateful to hear of peoples experiences and side effects they have encountered?Thank you! KQ
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