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Evening all, This is my first post, and it a bit of a long one (sorry) ! I’ve been dealing with what feels like a long and frustrating journey since my potential RCC diagnosis, and I’d really appreciate any advice or insight on whether this timeline...
Hi all on lots of social media forums but never thought for one minute I would be here but here we are. MY Journey so far 7 Dec 24 noted blood in pee called doc and was seen that day.checks done then booked in for the 10 Dec 24 for camera to check...
Hi my name is David, just thought I would say Hi. I have stage 3 kidney cancer of the left kidney. I also have secondary’s in my lungs. At present I have only had a biopsy on my kidney. I’m awaiting going to western park to speak with the oncologist....
I have had 2 lumps appear in my left armpit after surgery on left kidney, bit sore to the touch, dr said he wasnt concerned but to keep an eye on it, anyone else had this? Thanks
I have just come across this piece of new research;" Speckle signature divines cancer’s future It’s possible to predict whether a person will survive kidney cancer by analysing the ‘speckle signature’ of their tumour cells . Speckles are structures...
My husband was diagnosed with a mass in May 2023. Somethings went wrong which meant by the time this right kidney was removed in late August 2023 the cancer had spread. we saw specialists in October because our hospital had told us it was a fast growing...
Hi. Had right kidney & tumour removed and left kidney partially removed. Am currently on Pembrolizumab & Levantinib, which I started last year. I often get horrible sweats even when it's cold & creatinine levels have been high & wondered if either the...
Early fifties previously fit fella (handful of marathons and ultras) married to my Angel of a wife for >25yrs. We have two grown up children who have not yet flown the nest. Diagnosed with a kidney tumour in Aug 24 after blood and clots from my bladder...
Hi I was just wondering if anyone opted for a biopsy first before having a removal of the kidney? So I’ve met 2 dr’s at one hospital who said a full removal will be best. My tumour is 7.5cm they said it’s stage 1 no spread and contained only to kidney...
Having made a recovery from kidney and tumour removal surgery, the 6 monthly CT/MRI scans plus the worry about results make me probably a pest for calling weekly to get an actual definitive outcome. This all causes distress and sets back the idea of...
