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Would anyone have any ideas on relieving pain and discomfort, in the ribs/back. Been up all night and with most places closed over the next few days; looking for some relief. What to take or what not to take??
Hello everyone, I'm new to this community forum, I've just been notified last month by my urologist that I have a tumour in my right kidney after they reviewed my CT scan, they are unsure about the nature of this mass but they think it's 70% malignant...
Hi , Had my first scan last week and nervous about getting results.
Hi. I collapsed at home nearly 5 weeks ago. Got taken to hospital. They found a lot of large clots in heart and lungs and after scans told me I have cancer on right kidney which extends into my vena cava and is causing that to swell. Had MRI 2 weeks ago...
Hi everyone, just finished my 6th Gem/Cis chemo and l am surprised how exhausted l have become over the smalledt tasks. I walk 3- 4 miles a day and it's OK, on the level but going up any incline wears me out. Ditto doing DIY jobs, like drilling or gardening...
I had my left kidney removed 4 months ago and unfortunately have had no follow since my operation, except a 5 minutes telephone call with the consultant. I returned to work on a phased return after 7 weeks and I am now back to working full time in an...
Hi all I got told in June I have 1.8 cm tumor on my kidney. Consultant as given me 3 choices part removal of kidney wit tumor. Or freeze. Or burn it. But been hold up as nodes have been found on my lungs. Is this normal. I've not got clue. I'm very scared...
Hi. My husband has stage IV renal cancer with a metastasis on his remaining adrenal gland. He has been really unwell of late and also recently changed his chemo drug as previous therapy wasn’t working. We saw his consultant yesterday and explained how...
Hi there, my Dad has just been diagnosed with metastatic renal cell cancer with secondaries in liver and lung. Very long process getting to the point of seeing an actual oncologist with treatment plan. Long delays for scans , biopsy , MDT and referrals...
Hi everyone, just seen my Oncologist who told me that after 6 Chemo Cycles my cancer has stabilised. OK could have been better or worse but hey-ho, "stabilised" will do for me!. I am having more chemo and my main concern now is fitness levels. Does...
