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Hi,I’m new to this group.I had my right kidney removed at the beginning of March this year.I was wondering if anybody on the forum has taking part in the RAMPART clinical trial?thanks
Hi as you all have been in a similar situation and trust me it never gets any better feeling slightly nervous on seeing my Consultant today with results of scan. This may be the reassurance of okay everything is fine after the operation I had a scan...
Hi I had my right kidney removed and also my tumour had grown up my vena cava almost to my heart. The surgery was 7 months ago but still feel discomfort in abdomen should I not be fully healed by now, how long did anyone else take to heal completely....
Hi I had a kidney tumour removed from my kidney with part of the kidney as well I had my check up after six month (kidney scan ) and after 1 year( chest scan) Now since 3 weeks I feel pain on my back exactly where is kidney ,should I be worry about that...
Hi guys, so to introduce myself. I'm 48, a mother to two teenagers and have found out I have kidney cancer following a CT scan for something else. I have a further CT scan tomorrow covering chest, abdomen and pelvis with enhanced renal imaging, but all...
Had kidney cancer 5 years tried 3 oral chemotherapys all messed my liver function up all made me very poorly tried immunotherapy also gave me hepatitis now terminal stage 4 ..... Without treatment may last 6/12 months with there still unsure Do I...
Mum had to keep her catheter in until she has a TWOC in 7-14 days . Has anyone had a TWOC and what does it entail . Also Mum has come hime in a nightie without underwear . Can she wear underwear as she doesn’t want to live in nightwear . than...
Hi , Mum had her kidney removed yesterday and she’s seems to be coping okay . The surgeon has said she will be going home with a catheter in . 2 Doctors this morning said it could come out . She questioned it and they have now said it has to stop...
Hello I am struggling for the first time in my life and it’s scary I have developed physical symptoms shaking 24/7 IBS loss of balance post operative and drs and family tell me it’s anxiety because of what I have been through drs just give me sleeping...
Hi I had my left kidney removed last July and had my follow up CT scan a couple of weeks ago and thankfully I am now clear of cancer after a roller coaster of emotions. Unfortunately I had a bit of a knock back when the doctor phoned me this week to...
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