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Hi All I have just had my first scan after having a nephrectomy in June 2023. I was just wondering how long you have waited for your results. I don't have a telephone consultation until 29th February. I do think this is a long wait time. Would be...
Hi, My mom has just been diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer but is already on the transplant list as her kidneys are failing. I'm just wondering if anyone has been in the same situation as there are so many variables and I'm confused. Will they...
Hello people's . I just would like update my situation today after 2 months from my radical surgery kidney I had appointment to discuss my outcome. Doctor was very happy with almost everything. My cancer was c ssified as cromophobe soo my outcome it's...
I thought that I would just introduce myself to you all. I am a 70 year old grandfather and retired academic who has just been diagnosed with a 54mm growth on my kidney. I have just been transferred rom my local general hospital to Charing Cross Hospital...
Kidney Cancer AND Ovarian Cancer (Awaiting Surgery and Confirmation) Anyone else in my position? Did you find getting information straight forward? Did they update you and let you know what was happening? Did you feel you had a good understanding...
Hi Folks We are just back from hospital after my husbands first review post surgery (radical neph, six weeks ago). It was not good news as the cancer is type Clear Cell, highly aggressive grade 9. Next step is another scan early Feb and then potential...
Hi everyone, Apparently there is a lot of thinking out there that we can improve our chances of dealing with, or not getting, cancer through our diet. I drink green tea now instead of coffee. I drink water and squash drinks too. I try and incorperate...
Serious ish question. Do any of you have affectionate pets who jump up cuddles etc. I have two shih tzu and needing advice when I get out after surgery. Obviously not wanting them to jump up on me.
Hi In November 2022 I had a radical nephrectomy of my left kidney by keyhole surgery. The follow up CT scan showed a gas bubble under the large cut which was confirmed by an Ultrasound scan. I have since had a lot of pain in that area (resulting in...
Hi. It's been a while since I've posted anything on this forum so I thought I'd add our experiences to share. My wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer in September 2022 having suffered increasing pain in her right arm. À scan revealed a large tumour...
