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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...
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
Hi all, I have been offered a reduced dose of Pazopanib to treat my tumour. It's a little complicated as I have chronic under lying conditions. Anyone taking this with other conditions - if so how have you found it? Stu
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
Dear All someone suggested tapping the Thymus Gland stimulates the production of T Cells. There is plenty of information on line, but I would like to hear what patients think. My wife is undergoing Ipi/Nivo immunotherapy, and like everyone else on this...
Hello Everyone, my wife has been offered her flu' jab. She has her third session of Ipi/Nivo today and will ask her nurse, but just wondered if anyone has had advice on whether or not to have their jab, or are there problems? She is 73 Regards to...
Hi all, Hope everyone is taking each day as it comes and enjoying moments ️ An update from me - currently isolating pre surgery on Thursday. Planned robotic assisted partial nephrectomy & so fingers crossed this will be what I get and no complications...
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...
