One Week Out

stub1969
stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
edited August 2016 in Kidney Cancer #1

I'm one week out from my surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.  At this point they believe they can do a robotic assisted partial.  The nodule/mass is coming out the bottom of the kidney which is a good position for a partial.  Based on the images they took, they believe it is still within the kidney so they believe it is stage 1.  As you know I will meet with the doctor on Thursday and go over the final plan.  In my original chest scan they did find a small nodule on my thyroid.  The doctor said it doesn't look like anything to worry about but they will do an ultrasound on Thursday morning.  I hope to have results of that by the time I meet with the doctor in the afternoon.  I know there is a slim chance it is RCC, but there have been posts on this board of people having RCC travel to their thyroid. Keeping my fingers crossed that it hasn't traveled.

I'm going into this surgery with a good understanding of what's ahead.  I'm also following the advice of Fox by continuing to run right up to surgery date.  I should have good lung capacity, which will help post-surgery.  I'm sure I'll post again prior to Friday--if not I'll update you when the little monster is out.

 

Stub

Comments

  • Footstomper
    Footstomper Member Posts: 1,237 Member
    #2
    Confidence

    Sounds to me you should approach the surgery with confidence in your surgeons professionalism and looking for an excellent outcome. Good luck

  • Ree_Maryland
    Ree_Maryland Member Posts: 161 Member
    #3
    stub

    Hoping all goes well for you Stub,hand in there ,better times ahead.

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #4
    Uneventful

    Stub,

     

    Here's hoping for an uneventful surgery. I would say painless as well, but I would be laughed off this forum.

     

     

    Icemantoo

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    edited August 2016 #5
    Friday

    Thanks Foots and Ree--I'm feeling pretty good about next Friday.  I suppose all of us get nervous when we approach surgery--it's certainly not something that is considered "fun".  But this is necessary.  Dr. Chow and his team did put me at ease when I met with them last week.  There is some uncertainty with the small nodule on my thyroid, but I'm trying not to think about it too much. 

    I do appreciate your comments as they do have an impact.  Take care!

    Stub

     

  • hardo718
    hardo718 Member Posts: 853 Member
    #6
    Hang in there

    Sounds like you're in good hands.  I'll pray for your health to be restored quickly and that your doctors hands are in & out efficiently, accurately & with an expedience.  Please keep us posted.

    Donna~

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    #7
    Iceman

    You've stated this many times on this board and I've used these comments to help prepare for "Hell Week".  Not going to be fun, but it will pass.

    Thanks, Donna.  I always welcome prayers. 

    Stub

  • sblairc
    sblairc Member Posts: 585 Member
    edited August 2016 #8
    Thyroids are notorious for nodules that are benign

    I wouldn't worry about the thyroid thing. They are very well known for that. You'll be fine, you are a lucky person for a small tumor needing a partial. Speedy recovery vibes your way. 

  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 Member Posts: 1,309 Member
    #9
    Hoping that all goes well for

    Hoping that all goes well for you! It is a scary thought when it all is just ahead of you, but it is surprising how smoothly it goes. Before you know it you will be posting about how well you are feeling and doing!

    I, too, have had thyroid issues....multinodular goiter. I have had it for at least 10 years. Although biopsies came back clear, it is becoming quite bothersome and uncomfortable - I went to an ENT, and he went through the pros and cons of the surgery. I told him that I had had advanced stage RCC, and before any other words came out, he dropped his head and said "kidney cancer is known to spread to the thyroid". I was so relieved to know that he was readily aware of that. My oncologist knew and encouraged that this be taken care right away. It has been a long, tiring battle just to get this looked at. (I live in Canada). But the thyroid is coming out in the fall. I look forward to not feeling pressure, and being able to swallow without discomfort and having energy again! Hoping your thyroid nodule comes back negative - at least they are on it! Take care!

    Hugs

    Jojo

  • LauraM3
    LauraM3 Member Posts: 27
    #10
    Hugs!  God will be with you..

    Hugs!  God will be with you... Praying!

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    #11
    Thanks

    Thanks for the words of encouragement sblair and Jojo.  Laura, thank you for your prayers--I always welcome them.

    Jojo, do you have a date of surgery for your thyroid?  Good luck with it.  Looking at the scans my doctor said he wasn't too concerned about it, but wanted to make sure so he scheduled an U.S.  I ,too, hope it is nothing and I can go into surgery focusing on just the mass coming out.

    Take care,

    Stub

  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl Member Posts: 760 Member
    #12
    Sounds like a good plan

    Sounds like a good plan, Stub! I'm going to be hoofing it -- and pedaling -- right up to my surgery, too.  Let's hear it for healthy lungs!!!

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    #13
    You bet!

    Absolutely!  Jerzy, have you gotten your surgery date yet?

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