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PRCC- no! Metanephric Adenoma
After undergoing an open partial nephrectomy 5wks ago for RCC, my results have just come back from pathology, and the tumour was found to be benign! Praise God- I can hardly believe it.. It has been identified as a Metanephric Adenoma, believed to be the benign adult equivalent of Wilm's Tumour as both develop from…
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2 cancer's in 4 months
I am a 48 year old who was diagnosed with melanoma in April 2010. The melanoma was removed via surgery with no other treatments needed. On August 15, 2010 I went to the ER with right flank pain. After having a CT done the Dr. came in, when I asked what was causing the pain in my right side he said he was on concerned about…
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IM A MESS
i HAVE PROSTATE CANCER AND AM WAITING FOR SURGERY. I FOUND OUT I HAVE KIDNEY STONES AND 1 OR 2 MASSES ON MY KIDNEY. I'M HAVE A CT IN A MONTH. BETWEEN THE WAITING AND THE CONDITIONS-I CAN'T TAKE MUCH. I DON'T EAT OR SLEEP. WHAT TO DO- WHAT TO DO
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Would love to hear from any long term survivors of RCC
I also have RCC. Had surgery last month to freeze the tumor. Will have a cat scan in 6 months if not sooner because their is blood in my urine and still running low grade temp, losing weight and no appetite. I'm still greiving over the diagnosis and would love to hear from long term survivors. I know their is hope and my…
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urinary incontinence
Has anyone experienced bladder incontinence during the night? I had one occurance before my surgery which was a little over a month age (they did the cyro freezing of the tumor) and since then I have been urinary incontinent twice.
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Issue after surgery
Hi,...I was diagnosed with wilms tumor when I was 15 months old. I had a nephrectemy(spelling?) and was on Chemo thereapy for 6 months. I was on achtinamiacinde and vencristine, and was allergic to achtinamiacinde so they put me on adrianmiacin(an older drug) I am cancer free now, but ever since I was little I've had this…
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Struggling with questions and 2 cancers at the same time
Roughly 3 weeks ago I found out that I have a large cancerous tumor at the opening to my cervix. The gynecological oncologist says that it is uterine cancer and I was scheduled for a hysterectomy and removal of my ovaries and tubes. I had a CT scan to study the tumor and at that time they found a mass in my right kidney. I…
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Ladies only- bras & things?
Hi fellow girl survivors! I am 5 weeks post-op (partial nephrectomy) and have a very long incision scar. It is healing well, but still very painful. The incision extends from above my bra-line at the back, to well below where my knickers sit in front. I can't wear a bra at all, and even bikini pants are really…
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44 year old female with RCC
I was diagnosed on September 23rd, 2010 with RCC. I had a CAT scan a few months earlier for an unrelated illness and that's when they discovered the tumor on my right kidney. It was small a 1x4cm so I am thankful everyday to the Lord that this was found as early as it was. I had surgery September 23rd for ablation and to…
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Could cyst on appendix be related to Kidney Cancer?
Ok. I'm the first to admit that when it comes to medical issues I'm not very knowledgable. My mom had a kidney removed last year and she just had her 1 year follow up. She has been told she has a small cyst on her appendix. Is it possible it could be a cancer reoccurance or is it just a cyst and I'm worrying too much?…
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Spam again!
Is there anything we can do about this horrible company that sends spam email throughout the CSN site? The latest one is "sunOnoble" and is obviously the same company trying to flog generic cancer drugs on EVERY discussion board on CSN. It's so frustrating to be in the middle of a genuine discussion with a fellow survivor,…
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Mentoring
For those of you interested the Cleveland Clinic sponsors A 4TH Angel Mentoring program where they will connect you with a person going through the same or similar stage you are going thru to discuss your concerns with. The cost is free and the information can be accessed from either the Cleveland Clinic or 4th Angel…
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Considering having Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy/DaVinci® robotic laparoscopic partial versus
I would like to share the advice my Veterans Administration Urologist doctor told me on my choice of surgery, he recommended the Open partial nephrectomy verus Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy , yes you will have a big scar, yes it will take a lttle longer to heal, he said having the Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy there…
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Renal Cell Cancer
HI My husband is in stage 4 Renal Cell cancer. In Feb 2010 he had heart surgery. After a month having his surgery he started having back pain. We thought it was from the heart surgery. Come to find out 6 months later. He was told he had a tumer on his upper spine. Turns out its Renal cell Cancer, orgin the kidney. He…
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margins after tumor removal
After visiting my surgeon he told me the cancer was a stage 2, and not to worry. He did not get clean margins since it was actually lying of the renal artery and there was no way to get them. But he did get it all. Has anyone heard of this. Gosh I was hoping for better news and I know this sounds selfish, but since June…
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Symptoms of kidney cancer? Or cancer of adrenal glands?
Anyone with info on the subject of this posting? Thanks. Blessings, Bluerose
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How long does it take???
I had a radical nephrectomy three months ago and a clear cell carcinoma was removed. This was my second primary cancer in two years. I recovered slowly and returned to work this week. I had thought that my recovery was going well until this week. I am a special education teacher and I cannot get through a day. By 12…
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Interleukin-2 treatments for Stage 4 RCC
I am new to this website and to this discussion board. In November 2004, I underwent a radical left nephrectomy for Stage 2 RCC. I received no further treatment at that time because I was told by the urologist who removed the kidney that kidney cancer was non-responsive to both chemotherapy and radiation therapy. I…
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Seeking long term Survivors of Stage IV Wilms
I have read a lot of success stories about Wilms Tumor where the tumor was diagnosed at early staging (I or II), but what about successs stories of Stage IV Wilms? I've met some Stage V survivors, but have learned that each tumor is staged separately in Wilms V and oncologists consider Stage IV to have worse outcomes. My 4…
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Open partial nephrectomy
Hi everyone! It's been inspiring and encouraging to read all your posts, and to know that there is a life after cancer! I had an open partial nephrectomy on Sept 20th, where they removed a 4cm tumour, part of my left kidney, and the adrenal gland. My surgeon has taken off for a month so I have no info re follow-up or path…