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Between the treatments how do you manage the pain? It seems, I need some pain-management sooner than later. Any advise, please? Marigold
I had a partial nephrectomy 2 weeks ago . My tummy is still extremely bloated/ inflated. This is extremely uncomfortable, it’s much worse after my blood thinning injection it can’t possibly stretch any more. I’ve tried peppermint oil, ginger tea and Windease...
I’m Kate, I am 44 I have after extremely abnormal blood tests and constant Pylonephritis since Christmas was referred for a scan and they found a 75mm mass on my kidney with a vascular appearance. My gp’s refused to send me for a scan and actually refused...
Hi everyone. Just to introduce myself and my situation. I have just turned 55 this March. I collapsed/had a possible seizure late on Xmas eve and I was taken to A&E where an emergency CT scan on Xmas Day revealed I had a 40mm lesion in the left side of...
Hi ,Guys. I am Marigold, prepare myself to a kidney biopsy on Thursday. I just got a phone call from MK Hospital, that they want to appoint me for a lung biopsy. please advise me what is happening. I still not have consultation, supporting nurse,...
Had left kidney removed on the 6th of May. The good news is that the bladder, lymph nodules and other small organs look clean. The bad news is that the cancer broke through the kidney casing. I thought it was going to be removal or chemo - not both. Now...
Good morning everyone, I truly hope everyone is doing well. Unfortunately I’m having some trouble. I’m currently on lenvatinib 18mg and Everolimus 5mg. I have an extremely swollen stomach and horrendous abdominal pain. Has anyone else experienced this...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some impartial advice please let me know your thoughts, it would be really appreciated. I've just had my first scan 3 months after my op (radical nephrectomy right kidney) the scan was all clear which is great news but I'm...
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