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Hi, im back again, for those that remember me. Im doing well and just playing the waiting game for scans post op. I thought it might help others with mortgages and the worries they can bring when your dealing with cancer. When i stopped working...
Hi everyone, I've recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. And unfortunately I'm unable to have surgery because of other health conditions. I'm currently waiting on an appointment with the renal team to discuss alternative treatments. 2 weeks following...
I had a low grade tumour with no spread at the time. I suddenly developed pain on my right lower side a round the nephrectomy site and a bit lower a couple of days ago. Has anyone experienced this, I wonder if I am over anxious about it?
Has anyone ever been told they can not have a nephrectomy? Did you get a second opinion?
After finding out I have "Larry the Lump" in January, and after all the waiting I've done, I've now got a date for my surgery. It's next week. I'm now in a flap as I don't know what to pack for my hospital stay. I'm just looking forward to having the...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with primary renal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) spread to lymph nodes, surface of liver and 2 rib bones. My prognosis was terminal with palletive chemo. You can read more in my bio. I've recently had a scan which showed...
During a scan for a bladder problem it was discovered I have kidney cancer as well. The bladder problem has been resolved and I was given an appointment to see a surgeon to discuss it. Last year I have had 2 heart problems resolved by inserting stents...
Hi all, Hope you are well, I'm hope this is okay to post here as it's for my brother rather than me. To cut a long story short, my brother was told he has a tumour on his kidney. The kidney will be removed by surgery, but not keyhole surgery as it...
Hi everyone my name is Martin I was diagnosed with Renal cell carcinoma in December 2023 and had a radical nephrectomy in February 2024 . It was pure luck that it was discovered by a radiographer and when removed was stage three so I was very fortunate...
Hi, Hubby is having his kidney removed in a couple of weeks after 5 years of immuno and chemo treatment, he is stage 4 and they may have to remove his spleen but won't know until they get in there. My question is what can I expect in those first few...
