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One week on from having left kidney removed feeling ok just at times want to cry but i feel positive had to go to doctors as have a slight infection in one of the wounds is this common
Hi its nearly 12 months since left open radical nephrectomy large tumor but grade 2 and contained, so I am in a good place physically compared to a lot of people and my heart goes out to you all , this anxiety of mine seems trivial in comparison but was...
Hi everyone. I had my left kidney and uereter removed just over 6 weeks ago. I have overcome the worst of the pain, although my stomach is still a bit tender. As I'm new here I really don’t know what to write!!
Hi everyone, I hope you are all ok. I have had a strange few days following my partial nephrectomy on 07/11. I remembered some bits of a conversation I had with the surgeon when I came round in recovery, but obviously in my drug addled haze I wasnt sure...
My husband has now been diagnosed with kidney lung and bone cancer. This has been totally overwhelming to both of us. Because of all his other health problems ( copd heart failure diabetes) they have told him there can be no treatment. So now we start...
Hi everyone, I've joined this group on behalf of my dad who was diagnosed with kidney cancer a month ago. 11cm tumour and into the Vena Cava with a blood clot so he was put on the list for surgery very quickly. He had his operation last Tuesday and...
I have Kidney cancer. A 9cm mass contained. In my kidney just now. I am 72 and have several conditions including serious heart problems. Surgery is an option but 2 surgeons and 3 Anethatist have tried to give me full info of the dangers and possible success...
Just back from hospital where yesterday I had my operation .pain pain pain.but at list the kidney infect are out and I am bit more relaxed even with this pain and lot to do for recovering. But we are fighters and we will combat till we got lt drops of...
Hi, I was told on the 12thNovember that I had a large tumour covering my left kidney and adrenal gland, the adrenal gland was completely covered as was 90% of the kidney and they would have to be removed. I haven't heard anything since, I know that they...
Hi All, Exactly a week ago on Thursday (14thSep) I had my laparoscopic partial nephrectomy done to remove the 7.5cm tumour on my right kidney. I spent a total of 4 nights in hospital, safe to say it was a rollercoaster ride and I think I’m traumatised...
