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Kidney Cancer

Archives for April 2010

complex cyst which is mildly enhanced in a 9 yr old girl
Our nine year old daughter has tuberous sclerosis complex (causes tumors to grow on the vital organs of the body-typically they are benign). She has had MRI scans for a couple of years now. Last year they discovered bilateral simple cysts (typical for tsc) but only 12 months later they found a tumor that tripled in size…
Hello
I am the carer for my husband, Redden Crisp. He is a kidney cancer survivor, Stage IV grade 3. He had a nephrectomy in 2004. He was clear until Nov 2009 when the rcc met to his lungs. 1 spot on each lung. He was lucky in that he was able to have surgery to remove the 2 spots. Currently no evidence of cancer. He just had…
Hello
I'm a kidney cancer survivor. Currently Stage IV. Had lung mets removed last January. I work as a Registered Nurse at the UCLA neuropsychiatric hospital. Redden
pain under breast
Hi I have pain on both side of my breast and under my breast for a few weeks and it is getting worse day by day so I am really worried if it is kidney cancer or lung infection and I also want to know if I should see lung specialist for this pain. And I also have severe cough for a few weeks and it is getting worse.
26 y.o. w/ 2.5cm X 2.5cm Kidney tumor, May 6 scheduled Divinchi Partial nephrectomy
I am a 26 year old male. I was sent for a CT scan for stomach pains. They found I had a fatty liver, Enlarged Spleen, Hernia, Enlarged portal vein, and worst of all a 2.5cm X 2.5 cm Tumor on my right kidney. The urologist said he is 80% sure it is renal cell carcenoma. I am scheduled May 6, 2010 for a robotic partial…
Cut into RCC tumor, spread cancer?
I was 35 years old when diagnosed and did not fit any of the criteria. My RCC type was Chromophobe, stage I. The tumor was 2.5cm and fully enclosed in the kidney. But, the doctor tried to do a partial nephrectomy and cut too close to the tumor. I had the full kidney removed but he used the same scapel to cut the rest of…
Do you drink herbal teas?
I was wondering if anyone here drinks herbal teas to help maintain/improve kidney health. If so, what do you drink? Yogi makes one called "Peach Detox" that claims to improve kidney and liver health.
Dad is recovering from kidney cancer surgery and needs advice on recovery
My dad had a partial kidney removed just before Christmas, 2009. The cancer was contained in the kidney and the surgery was a success; however, he is still having difficulty recovering. He is 72 years old, but in great shape. It has been 4 months now and he still has an intense burning around the incision, with swelling…
loved one with kidney cancer- fatigue
My father found out in Feb 2010 that his kidney cancer has returned. He was first dianosed in March 2009, had one kidney removed and the cancer removed from his vena cava. He immediately went on a drug trial for targeted therapy, but the cancer came back. Now it is incurable and inoperable. He is on once a week Torisel and…
Do you have anxiety problems with one kidney?
I had my right kidney removed in September 2009 and since then I have had some major anxiety problems. When I'm in a public place or sometimes at work I get very nauseous, lightheaded and nervous, bordering on a panic attack. My doctor gave me Xanax and that helps, but I hope I won't be dependent on this drug forever. I…
spouse insensitity to your emotional needs
I have tried to get my wife to understand the emotional war I'm fighting. She doesn't understand how a simple hug, kiss can mean so much. I'm in a weight spiral where I can't retain weight. It's a dangerous situation. Yet I can't get love and affection at this grave time in my cancer. Depression is a nasty thing and robs…
Kidney removal and recovery
As mentioned earlier I had my right kidney removed laprasopicaly 3 months ago on the 11th January. I am anxious a lot about my first Scan since the removal. Could anyone advise me on how soon after surgery should I have another Scan. I think if I had one soon it may ease my anxiety, possibly not as I guess I will feel…
Kidney Cancer Konnection
Hi folks, My hubby Jeff, is a 14 year survivor of RCC, the past 7 as Stage 4 ... so there are some good news stories out there. He has developed and built a new web site for Kidney cancer that is very user friendly and is a patient/caregiver initiative, with the hope that it is in "plain" speak rather than medical speak.…
hurtful
Hello im new here, but my mother has kidney cancer and it spread to her shoulder,neck, and her brian. She is taking chemo and rad. its very hard to deal with it, a yr ago i kept telling her to go to the doctor almost everyday but she kept saying its okay.. now she finds out that she has cancer. First, she went to our…
Has anyone taking torisel chemo developed diabetics
My wife has been taking torisel for her kidney cancer and since then she have developed type 2 diabetics. This week will be her 16th infusion of the torisel and happy to say her last ct scan the tumor has stablized
Kidney removal and recovery
While having an MRI scan it was discovered purely by chance that I had 2 Tumors in my right kidney,I had the Kidney removed using key hole surgery. After leaving hospital after 3 nights I went home feeling okay. Unfortunately after 10days of feeling poorly one of my entry points burst as was infected, approx 100mils not…
work + disability
Hello, I had a nephrectomy for rcc last June, was stage 1. Six months later at my follow up ct, it was determined that I had more cancer and am now a stage 4. I am due to have surgery later this month for removal of lymph nodes and possible dissection of the vena cava. Then I will go on sutent.I work full time and my…
Two weeks post radical, back on a tractor. Anyone on ASSURE study?
On 3/16 had left kidney removed, open surgery, climbed back on two days ago, only for light smooth work. This was not worth all the worrying except for what lies ahead. I am having trouble accepting the wait for if this comes back. Getting on the ASSURE study. Anyone else on it or familiar with?

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