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Kidney Cancer

Archives for December 2011

Drug Therapy
Anyone hear been treated with Interluekin 2? Would like any and all info from you about what to expect and how it went during treatment. Im scheduled for this in 30ish days.
Nesting or what?
I know, kind of a strange topic. I've had my nephrectomy and recent dx of mets. On Monday, I begin my infusion of MDX-1106. The magic bullet!!! Anyway, I had decided to retire and found myself really enjoying my hobbies. My motorcycles, VW's and guitars. Weight training and running. Working in the yard ,shopping, and…
Why not treat yourself to something special?
A week or two after I got the little bugger out in August, 2002 my wife said we should do something special. She booked us on a Southern Caribbean cruise the following January. We called it my survivor trip. In 11 days we are going on my 10th Annual Survivor Trip in the Southern Caribbean. Each one of us should do…
recommend oncologist in DC-Baltimore area
Hi, Can anyone recommend experienced RCC oncologists in DC-Baltimore area ? already 6 month after surgery, need an expert to monitor in addition to surgeon. thanks,
post surgery update
Surgery was scheduled for noon on Friday unfortunately they had to wait three hours for the davinci then once he got in and found my little bugger it was what he thought. It was entangled in the viens and arteries that feed the kidney so his choice was not to take the kidney because the tumor was so small he froze and…
Question about Diagnosis
First, a big thank you and good wishes to everyone here. I've been lurking for over a week and because of your strength and kindness, I have taken the plunge and am posting. My father found out 10 days ago that he has a large mass in his left kidney, a large mass in one lung, and a 7mm mass in the other lung. We are now in…
work place cancer? does it mater? maybe for the next guy?
Just reading about a possible cause of kidney cancer being; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) a group of over 100 different chemicals that are formed during the incomplete burning of coal, oi, wood, gas, garbage, or other organic substances like tobacco or charbroiled meat. PAHs are usually found as a mixture…
Tiny, tiny nodules lower lobe
Hi everyone, I have been through kidney cancer with my mom. She had a radical nephrectomy 2 years this past September. When she went for her yearly ct scan last month they found tiny, tiny nodules on the lower lobe of her right lung. The doctor said they will do another ct scan in 6 months but nothing until then. Since her…
CT Scan Monday AM......Can't sleep
I'm having my 5 month scan 12/5. I haven't been anxious about the scan until this afternoon. Now, I can't think of anything else. Then the long week of waiting until Friday to get the results.....Arghhh Too cold in MT right now to go for a long walk to keep my mind clear. I guess I'll just put in a long week of work in, so…
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recovery after lap. partial
I'm having my surgery this Wednesday (laparocscopic partial on right kidney) and even though I've spent a lot of time talking to my doctor and reading all your posts on this board, I don't think I know what to expect as far as recovery is concerned. It seems like a lot of people had open surgery, which I know is supposed…
Chemo after surgery?
Hi Everyone, I had my surgery about 2 months ago and have been told that they have removed the tumour and I had clear margins. I now have been referred to and seen an oncologist and have been told that I will need to undergo chemotherapy. I was not expecting this at all. I assumed after the surgery it would be the end of…
When will the bloating go away and when will I feel better
I am only 12 days out of having a laprascopic nephrectomy. I no longer have pain where the incisions are, but my digestive system seems to be the problem. The bloating is what is causing the pain. My doctor seems to think, I should not take any more pain medication. However, I'm very uncomfortable and becoming depressed.…
social security
Just became aware that kidney cancer is a qualifier for social security disability. Worth looking into. Maybe others here who can benefit. Hope this is helpful.
Stomach bloating
Hi I just have one small concern.had my right kidney removed on 10/11/11,now since the first week of November I have been walking an average of six miles a day,also have spent some time on the elliptical.my question is even though I have been active since surgery I'm having a hard time losing any weight,also my stomach…
Emotional time of year to begin with
So I am used to being strong and helping people do things when they are in a crisis. I have been protector, mechanic, care giver and counselor. Now i just Got a phone call that word is out I have cancer. All of the sudden I have people going to collect toys for my kids and someone is going to put a new alternator in my…
Kidney cancer follow up
I had a partial nephrectomy on august 24th. It went ok, 8 days in the hospital and 6 weeks off work. I am back to work and everything is good except that the lower left part of my abdomen is still numb and I am tired a lot. On December 27th I go in for a follow up appointment to see if the cancer has spread to my lungs. I…
Kidney Cancer?
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 off the high ferris wheel basket
Good news, finally, yesterday. Over 2 months ago, the regular CT found nodes in an enlarged thyroid. Pretty unlikely that it was metastacized kidney cancer, but could have been a new thyroid cancer, or not. An ultrasound really didn't show too much different. Wait 2 months for an iodine tracer scan and yes there were nodes…
Less than 24 hours away from surgery
Hope all goes well, finally get the little bugger out and move on with life. I'm staying positive with some reservation obviously until I hear from the doctor after the procedure.

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