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Just had my routine (3 to 4 monthly) CT n MRI scans. Now gotta think of something else for next 2 weeks lol till I get the results at my clinic appointment. Who else still frets? 1 4 years on from my original nephrectomy plus umpteen secondaries I certainly...
Hi, My story is that a mass of 3.5 cm has been found on my right kidney. My consultant advises a partial nephrectomy but before that is confirmed I have had an MRI scan (today)of my liver because "something" was seen on the CT scan. I don't feel that...
So, ........to put this into context, a few months ago, my wife's oncologist left to take up a new position, leaving my wife in a state of Limbo for a couple of months. Her RCC mets tumour in her femur had already been discovered, so he tried to tie up...
Hi All, Had my procedure on 21/6, my weight had been fine, then I lost weight during the first 3 weeks as I wasn't really eating much due to feel nauseous. Fast fwd 12 weeks and I'm swollen all the time, ankles, waist, abdomen area. I've gained weight...
Good morning all, I had my right kidney removed on 14th Sept due to a 5cm mass. I recovered well and pleased to report that I had my biopsy results last Friday. The consultant said it was a rare cancer, which my husband and I dreaded the worst, but was...
I'm 9 weeks post nephrectomy and saw the oncologist yesterday expecting and hoping to start immunotherapy as a preventative against recurrence. Unfortunately the scan I had last week showed a 7mm spot behind my liver which could be cancer or inflammation...
Hello all. New here and desperately seeking some help and advice for my Mum who has been diagnosed with the above. Will outline the rough order of events below (sorry it is a long one) but we feel we have been failed by the NHS and we are not sure what...
Just a hello to say thank you for all of the information I have found over the last week. Had abdominal ultrasound last Monday (gut symptoms) and they spotted a 6cm mass on left kidney. CT last Friday and follow up today. Thankfully CT clear, except...
Hi all I'm post 2 years kidney cancer I had half my kidney removed with my cancer 2 years ago. Just been trying to enjoy life I have my checks every year. I was getting kidney pain alot but think it was down to my job plus not drinking enough so I've...
Hi everyone feeling a little bit in limbo as still waiting for my biopsy results to start treatment, been just over a week. I've been struggling alot with low back and hip pain this week, it's hard to describe but I can't walk for more than a few minutes...
