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Kidney Cancer

Archives for October 2011

I plan to be known as a cancer SURVIVOR
As I have read the many posts here over the last week or so, it has lifted my spirits to hear so many brave stories. I'm a 51 yr old male, been healthy most of my life, so the news of a 7.5-8.0 cm tumor on my kidney was quite a shock. Even worse, the surgeon thought I already knew....until I turned pale! But, I am…
Another one of lifes challenges
Greetings. My name is Mark. I am just starting my journey with Kidney Cancer. I have a 7 cm tumor on my left kidney. I am 48 years old and have always lived a happy, healthy life up to now. I eat healthy; I am in the gym every morning and I run almost every day at lunch. Every year I try to get in at least one triathlon…
Scared everyday
My mom was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma 9/98 at 41. She was given 4 months to live and had surgery (can't remember if they removed it completely or not) apparently at diagnosis she had lung mets (she didn't tell us this, we were 23 and 21) she also had to go to the hospital an hour away for Chemo treatments 3x a…
reluctant new member
Well, I guess it is better to see the group get bigger than to get smaller. Add me to the list. First of all, this is an excellent and supportive site. Glad I found all of you. Thanks...I thought I had a kidney stone in march. Tremendous pain and hematuria both in one night. But no. Cat scan showed stage 3 tumor. Had an…
Renal Cell Carcenoma Outcome Calculator
On the website for the Kidney Cancer Associarion under Knowledge there is a Renal Cell Carcenoma Outcome Calculator. You plug in your information, hit the disclaimer icon and they give you the mean and median years you have left and the chance that your death will be from Cancer. I pluged in my numbers and age when I was…
kidney trouble
Right before the first of the Year, Dec. 2010, I was told I had kidney cancer "4cm mass on right kidney" on May 5th 2011 I had 100% of My right kidney removed, thought I was doing fine, I went today to see My kidney Doc., He told Me that only 50% of My left kidney is working, My Doc didn't say much, just orderd more blood…
I wore REAL pants ALL day today!
This may seem trivial, but we all know you have to celebrate the little victories. My hand-assisted lap surgery was July 6. I've been back at work since August 29 and for the FIRST TIME I was comfortable all day in my suit pants! It's nice to have an option beside skirts and dresses... particularly since yoga pants are not…
Vicodin is not my friend!!!
I just can't take it anymore! The nausea and then yesterday I started throwing up, what a setback. Even in the hospital they had to give me anti-nausea meds to go with it. No matter how much food I had on my stomach I just couldn't tolerate it. So now I'm just going to take the extra strength Tylenol. I'd rather deal with…
Back pain after surgery
It has now been almost 4 weeks since I have an open radical nephrectomy on my right kidney. The incision site is still tender and not healed up completely. My back has been bothering me quite a bit on my shoulders and all down the left side of my back because I still lean slightly towards my right side (because it still…
Bilateral RCC
Hi all! I've been lurking for a few days and thought I'd toss my hat in the ring. I'm really impressed with how much most of you know about your cancer! Kudos! About all I can say about mine is "The craps out of me, I'm feeling good and it better not come back." I have congestive heart failure as a result of going into…
Miracles do happen
Hello everyone These past few weeks I've read so many of your wonderful stories as I have been awaiting my surgery. I was diagnosed in August with a 12.5 cm cyst on my right kidney....softball size. I had no signs like so many it was found on a CT scan looking for something else. My doctor used the divinci robot and had a…
CDC-Collecting Duct Carcinoma - HLRCC
I have a 26-year-old son that was diagnosed with CDC this past April. Looking back at some of the symptoms my son has had, chances are very good that he had this cancer in January of this year. Is been on chemotherapy for almost 5 months given to them every Friday three different types of chemo. He has had radiation…
The surgery is behind me now!
Had my surgery yesterday and they were able to do it laproscopically. They were going to release me today but I wasn't quite ready... have a 3 hour drive home so will be released tomorrow morning. Looks like everything was contained in my kidney! Thanks again for all your support and words of wisdom!
New many questions lots of fears.
Well I was just told on the 11th I have cancer. They found the mass in a CT on the 27th of Sept. I then went through two biopsy's to get to here. I am now schelduled for surgery on November 18th. The Surgeon is sure he can get all of it. I did have a chest and brain scan done. If anything shows up in this all of this…
Struggling AGAIN
I'm having a hard day today. (glad it's almost over) I think I'm feeling this way because two of my kids have asked in the last couple days when my next doc appt is. I have a follow up U/S on Nov 3rd to see if the lesion on my right kidney has changed. I usually have huge anxiety about a week before, but this is crazy!!!!…
New ...Also just told 3" tumor on left Kidney 9/28/11
My name is Pete. 55 yr old male. Younger brother Passed 3/11, Aunt 6/11 both from Cancer. Mother 74 has had Breast 2x,Kidney1x and an operable brain tumor. Still a survivor! Her Quote " The War was worse than this!" From former E.Germany. Has lived in Germany the past 40 years. To say Im scared would be an understatement!…
Another nervous patient losing patience.....
Hi All, Very interesting reading on other posts, thankyou all for your input as it does help so much to read other stories. I also have just been diagnosed with 5+cm tumor in my right Kidney, found accidently. I am a male, just turned 49, reasonable fitness and as mentioned in many posts, expecting the arrival of my first…
3 month check up Q's
I have to have some blood work done later this week and see my surgeon next Friday. Maybe someone can answer a few questions for me? 1. It sounds like I'm just going in to see the surgeon for a follow up. Shouldn't this have happened before 3 months? 2. What should I expect from the check up? Reading of my lab report,…
Agent Orange and Kidney Cancer
I would appreciate hearing from any Veterans who have been diagnosed with Kidney Cancer and had a kidney removed. I am trying to get the Dept of VA to admit that Vietnam Veterans had an exposure to Agent Orange which in time caused kidney cancer. Seems it is always the right kidney. This is my first post on Cancer…
Vagusto/Valerie
I noticed that your father passed away from kidney cancer. Is there a genetic factor? I am going to be tested for VHL soon as my father also had kidney cancer. I haven't seen too much discussion here of hereditary rcc. Rae
Partial on right side now on Dialysis
My Dad had a partial kidney removal on the right side removing a 6.6cm tumor that was stage 3 cancer. His left kidney had been damaged early in life and is very, very small. They were able to save a little more than 80% of his right kidney but it is not working. He is 85 and had his surgery 9/21/11. He spent 12 days in the…
anti-anxiety issues? 3 month chest x-ray
Hello everyone, I had my 3 month chest xray this wednesday, and I have the follow-up next Tuesday with my Urologist to go over the film and report. When I finished the chest x-ray, they gave me a sealed CD and sealed envelope with the report in it with my Urologists name on it. They told me to take the CD and envelope to…
Kidney/Genitourinary Cancer Support Group - Charlotte, NC
A new support group is starting at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.The first meeting will take place Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm. It is open to survivors, caregivers and friends. Kidney/Genitourinary Cancer Support Group Monday, October 24, 2011 2:00 - 3:30 pm Carolinas Medical Center 1000…
I can run today!
At the time of my diagnosis in July I was training for a half marathon. I had to stop running obviously after the surgery, but it has been four weeks as of today, and I can start running again. I'm going out right now, so excited! I think I'll finally start to feel normal again once I can run. Thanks for indulging me in…
Lack of oncology & Nephrology involvement and all seem to get resolved by urologist in a 30 to 60 da
I see a pattern in most of these stories. 1. CT only identifying a MASS in the kidney 2. Not a lot of mention of Ultrasound identifying kidney mass. 3. NO discussion of kidney creatinine levels 4. NO urine cytology results 5. Referral to Cancer centers or 2nd opinions from oncology. 6. No inclusion of Nephrology in…
Kidney Cancer and will I ever get answers from my doctors?
Survivor Septic Shock,complete organ failure,fungal infection, resulted from a doctor accidentally puncturing my intestines during surgery. My family says I was swollen like a balloon, I remember my hands and feet peeling so bad & my hair falling out from daily CTs. My story: I had surgery on Dec 17,2008 to remove my…
I'm new and nervous...
Hello! Wow, what a difference a week makes. Enjoyed the birth of my 3rd grandchild one week and found out I had cancer the next. Still walking around in a bit of a daze. I feel GREAT, how on earth could I have a 8cm mass and not know it!? The mass does abut and slightly efface the liver without gross invasion is what my CT…
3" mass in kidney.
CT scan reviled 3" mass in kidney. Urologist this coming Thursday. Am still in shock>Don't really know all the questions I need and want to ask. All this started from pre-surgical xrays before sinus surgery that after two CT found mass on kidney. Family Doctor said I would most probably loose the kidney. My daughter said…
I'm new here.
Hello, I just passed my 5 yr mark in July of this year. I had stage 1 RCC and not aggressive but I know better than to think that I never have to worry about the RCC returning. I gave up my left kidney with a 3cm tumor and most of the time I forget that I even had cancer. I give thanks to God for the early discovery of it.…
Papillary Renal Cell Type II
Hi, I was diagnoised with Terminal Renal Cell Type II Cancer, As of June 13th of this year. Back History. My journey down this road began: June 29,2008 I woke up and went to the bathroom and as I turn to flush the toilet I got the worst shock of my life. There was nothing but blood. I knew immediately I was in trouble. We…

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