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I had a radical nephrectomy after which I was told that while the surgeon was happy that the tumour had been removed, as it was very aggressive I have a high risk of recurrence. I have been offered immunotherapy but don't feel I understand the risk of...
Hi all any of you have had any reaction to Avelumab infusion immunotherapy please? My husband was on his 2nd treatment today but have had a reaction… shortness of breath and fainted… infusion was stop straight away and was given another dose of antihistamine...
Hi everyone, constipation happens, especially with us lot! and if you take morphine. I have spoken about this before and the need to read laxative notes to understand ALL the side effects, bloating, water retention etc! I thought l had solved my particular...
So I have my appointment with consultant tomorrow to get prognosis. Not going to lie am rather nervous. Absolute confirmed coward when it comes to hospitals and have convinced myself of a worst case scenario. Don't know how I feel about potential surgery...
Good afternoon All, Quick question! I had my left kidney & Ureter removed in April 2021 and it was a success. I now have tumour my abdomen, in the site where they removed my kidney. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Thank you.
Hi All I have just had the biopsy results ftom a tumour in my breast and its secondary kidney cancer. I know this is rare but does anyone have any experience of this? Thanks Lissa
Hi folks not heard from anyone lately, hope you're all hanging in there! I am sure this will not be a new thread but after finishing 8 chemos ( Gem/Cis) in January 2022 and then feeling reasonably OK, I am now experiencing high levels of fatigue including...
So following a bit of a shock diagnosis I have my initial appt with Urology in 2 weeks and can't shift this feeling of impending doom. I'm not in the greatest of health and am quietly dreading things. Just needed to get that of my chest.
Hello, I’ve just got a date to finally have my tumour removed with my kidney! I’m worrying like crazy, just wanted to see if anyone else has had this operation and how they found it, and any tips for recovery please:)
Hi I am new to this group ( old in condition) and suffer from mastasticised kidney cancer , now advanced palliative care bone cancer affecting my spinal vertebrae , pelvis and rib cage predominantly. I was diagnosed in December 2017, kidney removed...
