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My pre op tomorrow - I had an ultra sound for something else and they found a huge mass - 18cm on my kidney. Came as a complete shock. Kidney needs to be removed, I have no idea what to expect. The general consensus from the consultant is that it will...
So, its been a whirlwind few weeks!! Mid March the result of a scan for something unrelated showed I had a tumour on my kidney and was referred to a urologist. A week later I met with the surgeon who explained I needed surgery and he could fit me in on...
So I had the (slightly scary) CT scan last Sunday. Phone call Tuesday to say consultant appointment with Urologist on the 11th. Wife has decided not to attend the meeting, as she is still traumatised from her father dieing of cancer many years ago...
Started with osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel symptoms with night sweats, ultrasound scan on the 19th April revealed a mass on right kidney with possible problems with liver as well. CT scan later this morning (30 April) Lots of anxiety at the ...
My diagnosis was 15 months ago, with renal cancer which had metastasized to pelvic bone. All has been contained succesfully up til now. Recent scan has revealed 2 small spots on the liver. Given that cancer is already present elsewhere, I can only assume...
Hi sorry I am new to this forum. Was with my dad today and was told he has cancer on his kidney. It was a total shock. They have said that they may not be able to operate due to his age (77) but he doesn't have any other health issues apart from being...
Was Diagnosed with cancer of the left Kidney End of March this year, was happy when things started to move pretty quickly with the pre-surgery assessment and then the anesthetic assessment to follow shortly afterward. I got the date for my surgery just...
I have been so lucky in the Oncologist that has been supporting me for the past 14 years. Along with his specialist nursing team. His manner and knowledge has been both reassuring yet honest. Finding new ways to treat my symptoms as well as the disease...
I was diagnosed in Oct 22. I had a Radical Nephrectomy Spleenectomy and Partial Pancreatectomy in Jan 23. In April 23 it had spread to my Liver. I have now started Immunotheraphy one week ago using the drugs stated above, side affects that affected me...
How long before my husband can return to work after procedure if everything goes well. Manual worker. Thank you.
