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I recently passed the 4 year anniversary of my surgery (partial nephrectomy, left kidney) which normally is just a day like any other for me since 'Kidney Kardashian' was excommunicated, but this year it's hit me so much harder than it ever has before...
An update on things. I was out at the coast last year on a day trip with my son, when I collapsed, but still aware of my surroundings and then taken by ambiance to the local hospital, where I had some tests, including scans. Not long after I was seeing...
Hi, I posted the following message in the bladder cancer forum and was advised to try on here and see if anyone could help…. My dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer 15 years ago and has always been very secretive about his treatment. He gives us...
So I was diagnosed with NHL as primary but there has been some discussion on my RCC due to a benign biopsy in 2019. I am not in a position to have transplants etc as I have 3 autoimmune diseases and with NHL there's an even higher chance of rejection...
Good morning everyone, I’m here to find out if anyone has been on Lenvatinib and Everolimus and can tell me if they had any side effects I should look out for. I know we are all different and experience different side effects but I wanted to see if anyone...
I started treatment last December for mRCC. I was prescribed with 40mg daily Cabozantinib and 4 weekly infusions of Nivolumab. I had these treatments on and off due to high blood pressure and other effects but the fatigue, lethargy, lack of appetite and...
So my mum was diagnosed with kidney cancer in may & sadly passed away nearly 2 weeks ago on the 31st july, just 10 weeks of being diagnosed, & finding it hard to process, but on the plus side she no longer in pain ( as her pain was becoming unbearable...
Hi all please can anyone tell me if they have received Cancer biopsy results re a call? I have this on the 12tg but results to view online on the 2nd! Frm 29th July, Drs saying different things even though radiologist has said solid enhancing nodules...
Hi New user. Got diagnosed with RCC last June and had left nephrectomy in July 24. I was diagnosed thanks to an ultrasound in my groin area looking for issues down below. The nurse who did the U/S decided to check my kidney region and thankfully she...
Hi everyone, I'm new here Was wondering if anyone else has translocated RCC. Seems to be rare amongst adults. Curious on any experiences you may have.
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