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Kidney cancer stage two after 8 months still pain on right side.I had partial nephrology.Take all different medications but no better
Hi i got told in june i have kidnet tomor on my right kidney this was fould by accident. Ive been having water infectios an a pressure type feelling i was sent for an ultrasound scan and i heard the starff saying can you seen that i aassumed its kidney...
Hi. Anyone with both adrenal glands removed? I suffer a alot from fatigue, dizziness. Nausea in the mornings. Struggling to cope with work.
I've just had my first scan results since starting monthly nivolumab infusions and in my consultants own words she is delighted by the response I've had. All the soft tissue cancers have shrunk so I am continuing the treatment and hopefully I continue...
I lost my right kidney in May 2000, having had a 15cm tumour attached to my right kidney so had a full nephrectomy. This 8hr operation was done and I was out of hospital within a week Back to work in 6 weeks, all done and dusted. Cancer returned 2017...
Just been told that my RCC has come back after radical surgeries and I am likely to be prescribed TIVOZANIB soon. Anyone got feedback? Does it help? Side effects? Thank you - Graham
Firstly hello all!, I've been reading your forum for the last few weeks (since my brother's diagnosis) and it's been really helpful. Up until now I've been one of those many many people that read and don't comment because they find the answers and help...
My husband has recently been offered the above treatment for his cancer. Does anyone know or have any other experience of this please. At first it sounded quite promising but a recent letter from the hospital re side effects has put abit of doubt in it...
Hey, received my diagnosis last week. Operation scheduled to remove affected kidney in the New Year. Any tips prior to surgery appreciated. How was your recovery?
I had my kidney removed on Friday and was back home Saturday night! Quite a surprise, as I was told to pack for 5 days. Yesterday was a bit of a blur, but thankful my husband has been able to help out with meds, etc. Very swollen and sore, but apart...
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