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I'm only 35 and have just had my first baby who is 4 months old. I've had kidney issues for a while in the form of recurrent UTIS and I was told at the start of my pregnancy i had an angiomiolipoma. I've since had some CTs and an MRI and I've...
Hello 16 months ago I had a radical nephrectomy and tumour removed I am on monitoring only but have developed significant nerve pulsing and joint pain GP just days there’s no medical answer and wants to keep prescribing antidepressants anyone...
Good evening everyone. I had a biopsy on my left kidney Wednesday just gone. And the surgeon has told me that they want to remove my kidney in September or October. From what I know the cancer that they have found is in its very early stages and quiet...
After being diagnosed with kidney cancer, life has taken a complete downward spiral. Terry was diagnosed with kidney cancer end of November 2022 however during x-rays CT scans, ultrasound, blood tests etc, a mass was found in his abdomen. Between Christmas...
hi I came to the hospital on Monday thinking in had had a stroke. Was told.it was secondary cancer in my brain from my kidneys. This time last week I was a normal bloke living a happy life with my beautiful wife and now my world.has fallen apart.
Hi I had a kidney removed 3 weeks ago, still have no appetite,stil feel nauseous, have back pain , dizziness and very tired. Hope this is normal, has anyone else had these symtoms after 3 weeks?......I thought things would improve by now.
HI EVERYONE I RECENTLY GOT DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT KIDNEY CANCER AND HAD IT REMOVED LAST TUESDAY,ANYONE IVE SPOKEN TO SEEM AS IN THE DARK AS ME, IT WOULD NE NICE TO KNOW WHATS NEXT, OR NOW IVE HAD KIDNEY REMOVED IS THAT IT? JUST FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS TO...
18 months ago I had a renal cell carcinoma removed with a third of my kidney. I have had a check up scan since and heard nothing so foolishly googled survival rates and was shocked to read I only have a 56% chance of making 5 years clear of cancer. This...
Hey everyone, I'm nearly 2 weeks post op for a left radical nephrectomy for a 16cm tumour! Op went went. I've been struggling with trapped.wind and I'm sleep.deprived as I don't sleep on my back very well! Yesterday and today in particular I'm feeling...
Hi, I had a radical nephrectomy last November and have recently been given a CT scan which showed I am clear of any spread etc , whist this is great news I'm really struggling with fatigue! Is this normal after 8 months, anyone had a similar experience...
