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Kidney Cancer

Archives for December 2009

Collecting Duct Carcinoma
Hi all, would like to know if there is anyone out there who has had any experience with Collecting duct carcinoma a rare kidney cancer. My younger sister Ngaio Rose Marie was diagnosed with it in Nov 2009 and by all reports the outlook is not good. She may be stage 3 or 4 am not sure, she has been in hospital for over a…
Topotecan effectiveness on Small Cell lung cancer met to kidneys?
I posted in the Lung group and it was suggested I post here as well. (can read the original post here: http://csn.cancer.org/node/183005) Mom (age 76)was diagnosed in April 2009 with Small Cell Lung Cancer. She underwent first round of treatment of Cisplatin & Etoposide and radiation. The cancer met to brain and she…
barium before CT question
I am having my first CT scan after my surgery of 6 months ago. I have to drink two bottles of barium before the scan, which is in the morning. My question is whether or not it will be feasible to go to work after the scan. I've never had barium before so I am not sure what the effects will be. Any advice will be…
Seepage after surgery
I had a partial on my right kidney on Mon 12/21, they inserted a small drainage tube for drainage. I was released from the hospital on Thurs 12/24, and they took the drainage tube out of me. I have been home now for 4 days and it is still seeping pretty much I have to change dressing 3 or 4 times a day,. Has anyone else…
Looking for a top notch Cancer Treatment Facility
I was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor (kidney) in 2007. I had my right kidney removed and I now have a reoccurence in the chest and possibly lung area. I am looking for a cancer treatment center that would be the best for my case, as it is rather rare. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
High Blood pressure after kidney removal
I had my kidney removed 10 days ago and now my BP is up and my doctor wants to put me on medication to lower it. I have always been healthy, no weight issues, don't smoke or drink and eat healthy. I am nervous about going on BP medication so soon after the surgery. Has anyone else experienced this?
Post radical nephrectomy (keyhole) complications
Hi everyone. I'm 25 years old and had my left kidney removed a year ago as a result of being diagnosed with a Wilms tumor. Since then I have had some symptoms occur which I believe are related to the surgery and was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience... My left kidney was removed and shortly after my…
Don't Really Know Which Discussion Group I Belong In
Hello all. I'm not new to cancer but I'm new to this board. Don't know if I should be in the bladder cancer or kidney cancer group but all help or direction would be greatly appreciated. My husband has been a six year survivor of stage III colon cancer and just received his officially cured credintials September 2009.…
Kidney cancer diagnosed Nov 24.
Dr says it is only in Kidney and they will try to remove just the tumor Dec 14, labaroscopicly. If cannot get all the tumor, may have to remove the whole kidney. Tumor is only about 2.5cm X 3cm.
Avastin and interferon
Anyone been on this combination? Afinitor did nothing for Don and this looks like what the dr. will suggest next. Don is determined to keep trying, but I've read the side effects. I know not everyone gets every side effect, but if you've been on this combination, I'd appreciate knowing what it was like for you. Don has a…
kidney cancer with mets to brain
Husband has has both the kidney and the brain tumor removed, he has had blood clots in the lungs, brain bleed, hydrocephalas and now a tumor on the pituitary gland. Also has a spot in both lungs and a small tumor under the arm and they say it isn't in the lymph nodes. He is not getting any treatment and not scheduled for…

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