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Hello New here went to A&E (end of Aug) with breathing issues and came out with suspected kidney cancer in my my left kidney. Put on the 2wk pathway saw urologist who confirmed Kidney Cancer Stage 3 - radical nephrectomy planned for early November.
It's nearly surgery day, Friday to be exact. A partial nephrectomy of my solitary kidney My surgeon seems very skilled so I'm pretty confident that all will be well I had a phonecall appointment on Tuesday from the kidney care team who talked me through...
Hi everyone. On Tuesday this week I had the news that I had kidney cancer, which had spread to my lymph nodes in my peritoneum . The consultant said the lymph nodes were large and wouldn’t be feasible to operate at this time. I need a biopsy to determine...
Hello I was diagnosed with kidney cancer last Monday , I have to have my kidney and tube plus some of the bladder removed on the 2nd of November has any one on here had this done I am very scared at the moment haven’t told my children yet as my Grandaughter...
Just though I would drop a wee update in, i'm just about to start my third 28 day cycle of pazopanib. So far things have been going OK, I have a lot of the side effects but all are tolerable. The first side effect to show up was high blood pressure...
Hi Everyone, UK Kidney Cancer is a charity which works to support patients through the approval of drugs for kidney cancer patients, better treatments and a clear treatment pathway. TO this end they conduct an annual survey of kidney patients to collect...
So I had my pre-op assessment today after being incidentally diagnosed with a 3.2cm tumour on my right kidney. I was told I would have to stop taking my HRT so fingers crossed it happens soon. I have the small issue of a rectal poly that may or may not...
Hi, I've heard bits and pieces about how Turmeric is a good for helping the body fight certain cancers. Johnny Irwin, for instance, takes a turmeric shot every morning. I've looked it up but can't find what I'm looking for and that is whether or not...
Good morning everyone, this is just a general query regarding the progress of my cancer.I was diagnosed late March and the cancer was still progressing.The problem I want to share is dieratry.Since I started on chemo,Kisplyx,I have lost all my appetite...
Hi new here from Eire I was in hospital last February for a different matter they found lesion on my left kidney near my adrenal gland do refered me to a urologist I had a Second CT scan done recently I'm just anxious on what's next I'm due a phone...
