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Have recently had surgery to remove my left kidney due to a tumour. I have been lucky and it hasn't spread but still feel a bit depressed at times.
Hello, last year I had a partial nephrectomy with the removal of an encapsulated tumour which was successful and a recent scan showed it had not returned BUT it showed enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and armpit on the opposite side to the nephrectomy...
Hi so it's my mum they found a lump back in June on her right kidney they gave her a few ct and said it was in one place so that was good she had a few bloods transfusion a few weeks later they then decided that her left kidney had a few problems so they...
Hi , I'm new to the group. I have had a kidney removed ( 2 months ago )and now my other kidney is not functioning properly. I'm having more tests done in the next week . Any one else had this happen
I’m new to this - my dad has been diagnosed with kidney cancer in one kidney and on Monday he is having it removed- he also has prostrate cancer so has had a full body scan to make sure it’s not spread anywhere else. He’s having hormone treatment for...
Can anyone please point me in the direction of posting blogs. I know l'm doing it now but this is a complete fluke. I have great difficulty when l open my "dashboard" in being able to find the blogging area. Also is there an App? Thankd
Any advice please on how long it takes for injection lumps and bumps to disappear from stomuch injection site.
My husband was diagnosed in April 2021 with metatastic kidney cancer, it’s also in his liver, lungs & lymphatic system. He’s takes Carbozantanib daily & his consultant seems amazed he’s still here. Latest scans show 3 out of the 4 are responding to chemo...
Hi All, Has anyone tried to get life insurance cover post diagnosis and is there a recommended provider? My life cover ran out 1 month after I was diagnosed - how ironic.
Hi, My dad was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. grade 4 pt3a pnx leibovich score 7 clear cell carcinoma of the kidney. He has had his kidney removed alone with an extremely large tumour (12 inches) Hes doing well, but doesn't ask questions...
