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My husband had radical nephrectomy almost three years ago followed by set of clear scans. Recent scan showed one enlarged lymph node by lung which biopsy confirms contains cells matching the primary tumour that was removed. We have to wait a week...
So I was diagnosed on the 29th march with a 5cm tumour on my left kidney still waiting to have surgery, the pain is now starting and I feel sick with fear. I have had a pre op 10 days ago I have to have robotic surgery as my right kidney has scarring...
So having had catheter rotted and removed I've now been told pain is due to tumour bleeding into bladde causing bladder spasms. The pain is excruciating and I'm taking Oxycodene 6 x day. Been told I have to wait and see Oncologist in 2 weeks time. Anyone...
Hi everyone, was diagnosed with a 3cm RCC yesterday after an emergency CT scan, firstly to the good news, it's small and it hasn't spread anywhere else, the bad news, it's going to be at least 2-3 weeks before they can get a multi disciplinary meeting...
My wife has had her first course of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab and we have just joined the group, so not sure how to benefit from seeing previous conversations relating to her treatment. Naturally, like everyone else in the group, the news of her tumour...
Hi, Still recovering from a nephrectomy and lymph node dissection on the 23rd May, biopsies say kidney tumour cancerous and some of the lymph nodes removed also affected, I had another CT scan on Saturday for oncology to decide if any further treatment...
Hello everyone, I am not that new I joined maybe about 4/5 weeks ago. I did not know what to say. About me, I have kidney and spleen cancer and possible cervical. I was diagnosed in May of this year, I have had all the tests, which the hospital has been...
Hi All Went for an nhs lung screening scan which spotted something on my kidney. Following further scans I was told yesterday I have cancer on my kidney and now am due to have my left kidney removed in about 4 weeks, this has all happened so fast and...
Went to A&E with suspected appendicitis….found 8cm mass on left kidney. Initial scans saying not spread to lungs. Waiting on next steps. 36 hrs since diagnosis and still trying to get me head round it.
Hello all Has anyone had any experience or knowledge of Cryotherapy? it’s used to freeze secondary liver cancer. Been reading the NICE report and curious whether it has been used. Gill
