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Kidney Cancer

Archives for January 2014

Answers anyone?
I had my left kidney removed 11 months ago. (T2b) grade 4. I also had hypercalcemia. I'm a 38 year old female. At my 3 month follow up CT there was a lump? On one of my overies but ultrasound results said it was gone. Just had another CT and now it's showing a cyst/lesion on my spleen. So waiting for appointment for…
I am tired of cancer....pain even though I am NED (at least to next week's scans)
I am not sure if this is just me psychologyically preparing myself for bad news next week, or if this is a long term problem. I am in a lot of pain...19 months post nephrectomy, deep under the scar hurts. And the ribs around there hurt. And where the chest tube was after the Met was removed hurts...and neuropathic pain,…
Maybe TMI, but it's beginning to be a problem.
First of all, I'm 8 months out from surgery and the right kidney area (where there is nothing anymore) is still kind of "bulgy" and tender. That I can deal with...don't like it but I can deal with it. What I can't deal with is the persistent gas that I have and have had since the surgery! I mean, it's BAD! If I get up from…
Cancer cells can be killed in blood before reaching healthy organs
FYI http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10553921/Cancer-cells-can-be-killed-in-blood-before-reaching-healthy-organs.html
Social Security disability
There has been limited discussion about this in the past. I know Iceman has a different take on this. But,... I want to make sure that people know that kidney cancer is considered a disability. As such, you can get monthly income which is at a higher rate than just social security normal payments. (it is for me anyway.)…
1st CT scheduled in about a year... am apprehensive
Hey everybody, diagnosis- Stage 2 RCC- 10/01/2011 partial neprhectomy - 11/09/2011 Pathology - Malignant Non invasive, Not metastised 11/30/2011 I know I'm brand new to these boards, but I wanted to post that I'm going in for a check-up CT /with contrast of Pelvic,Abdomen, and Chest on Thursday 01.09.2014. at Virginia…
pain is back
hello everyone ,well its been 3 months since my surgery.everything was healing well ,felt ready to go back to work after my blood work and ct scan in next two weeks,when out of the blue my stomach on the side of my incision started to hurt again almost as much as right after surgery.I have to hold my chest when i cough and…
Surgery went well home now
sorry for the delay in posting. No computer. Surgery was 30th 3 hours all lap incisions YEAH!! Had some fun hallucinations and confusion with all pain meds. Having no pain. But can never take my anti inflammatory for my multiple sclerosis again. Seems one kidney cannot handle such a drug. This could affect my future…
newbie looking for help
Hello to everyone on here. My Dad was diagnosed on June 25, 2013 with stage 4 RCC, on July 9 we has a appointment for treatment options. To make a long story short, we got a apology tour , tort reform and apology letter. We did not meet with Doctors but with administration. They told us that his scans they did 2 years ago…
Dealing with pain med addiction post treatment
Hey Y'all, I'm not expecting many public replies to this request for help since these boards are "google searchable" but I'd love some email responses... I'm 2 yrs out from a partial nephrectomy on my right kidney from a stage 2 clear cell RCC. I've had other surgeries and back issues. I'm in a 12 step program and am…
Post nephrectomy blues
I've been thinking about this for quite awhile. I wonder if y'all can give some input. It seems that many people face their cancer diagnosis with fear, worry and then aggression. First, what a terrible diagnosis to be given. Then the worry and concern for their life and the impact on the family. Next is the I'll do…
Pre-surgery lab
I go in tomorrow for my pre-surgery lab. It is finally sinking in and feeling real. I go for surgery next Wednesday for them to remove however much they need to take of my right kidney. I have searched countless sites on the web for information & have gotten a wealth of information from you. I feel as ready as I am going…
Nivolumab Update - Birthday Scan Results
Birthday scan results today are simple and to the point. "1) No Evidence of Metastatic Disease." lung mets- GONE! 3.8 cm Adrenal tumor-GONE! See my bio for more information. Protocol from phase I Nivolumab- Sutent trial has been revised and I will continue with Nivolumab infusions every 3 weeks until any adverse effects…
Everest Trial - Who is on it? How long? What side effects have you had?
I'm nearing the end of this study. Next week I have my blood tested (for the 9th or 10th time), then I have 1 more 6-week period on the drug, then the final CT and blood test and go off the drug. I'm pretty sure I was on the drug and not the placebo. At least I hope I was, since I haven't felt great this year. It hasn't…
Post surgical abscess
Just found this site, which is great since its hard to discuss some things with friends and family, as you all know. Just recently had surgery on Nov. 18th, Radical Nephrectomy left side due to a 4cm tumor. Had to remove the entire kidney due to the location of the tumor. Two weeks after surgery I wasnt recovering as…

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