People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Good morning. I'm new to this group and the Macmillan site so just wanted to say 'hello'. I'm 49, was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell carcinoma dated 03/04/22 after having a twinge in my back for a few days in march. My diagnosis came as a massive...
Hi everyone, I'm a 57 woman and after having a CT scan to check for any abdominal issues (dyspepsia and dysphagia symptoms) it was found that I can a 43mm, heterogeneous enhancing mass lesion on the lower pole of my only kidney. Also enlarged lymph...
My husband is waiting for his kidney to be removed since February, but they have now found growths in his hip joint which are causing him immense pain. Reading more about this advanced stage, the prognosis is not good. We are focusing on pain management...
My husband is finally back to see a consultant following on from his diagnosis for stage 4 kidney cancer, metastasised to adrenal gland and lungs. and another tumor in his bladder, he had surgery 3 weeks ago and biopsy from his lungs also taken 3 weeks...
Just wanted to introduce myself and have a general look round the forum, to experience the type of postings and subsequent responses.
Hi everyone I'm 57 and after having a CT scan to check for any abdominal issues (dyspepsia and dysphagia symptoms) it was found that I can a 43mm, heterogeneous enhancing mass lesion on the lower pole of my only kidney. Also enlarged lymph nodes around...
Hello. I had an ultrasound led kidney biopsy yesterday and was worried that I would spoil it by coughing or my BP would be too high to proceed. As it turned out it was all done so quickly by professional and caring staff at Worthing hospital that I...
Hello all, Im 71 and post nephrectomy Im doing really well. However my hysband is not. Emotionally he is an angry man. He hasn't made the transition from worry to relief. He is short tempered, angry with me and our children. He wobt talk and says leave...
Hi I'm new and would like some advice if possible. My husband had a nephrectomy three weeks ago and came joke after one week in hospital. They managed to save part of his left kidney. He is going very light headed even when sitting his blood pressure...
Had a radical open nephrectomy 6 months ago all went well it was contained in kidney but had adrenal gland removed aswell, It took alot to get head around having cancer ,getting on with life cut out rubbish food doing more exercise so feeling good. ...
