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Newly diagnosed
Newly diagnosed with kidney cancer after having a backache I had X-ray MRI and cat scan which found a 3.777 cm tumor on my right kidney. I'm meeting with an urologist tomorrow am quite scared. I'm hoping it is confined. Would love to hear some positive stories. I have a brand new grandbaby coming in April I'd like to be…
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Increase in creatine post partial kidney removal
My husband had renal cell carcinoma almost 3 years ago , he has had some issues with chronic unexplained anemia requiring iron transfusion over the last 18 months, today we saw his creative which was in the normal range at 55.4 in march and .7 are now 177.4 and 2.3. should we be concerned ? Should we contact the kidney…
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Pain after nephrectomy
Had nephrectomy on July 19, 2017 on right kidney. Partial in 2012, cancer returned, T3 diagnosis Rcc as tumor was spreading into vein, but no cells found in any fatty tissue, praise the Lord. I was initially having moderate pain beneath front incision area that would spread to back (where kidney was) in a flashing, burning…
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2 wk post op.. diagnosis finally... and questions
so my randy is now 2.5 week laparoscopic total nephrectomy. So he does have one incision below he belly button about 3 inches where they could pull it out at. He had no drain placed, was sent home the next day. He is starting to come around but is completely exhausted. I mean literally sleeping all day? Is this normal?? He…
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Tumor size
My tumor was a 9.0 cm, aggressive. pT2aNXMX, not sure what that means. But, I feel great now.
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New Sacns
Had my 2nd round of scans yesterday. Feeling great and pretty excited to get the results tomorrow! I know that up to the first 3 or 4 scans on imuno therapy may show that the tumors may seem that they are growing. But first scan largest in my right lung shrank 60%.
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Good Karma for all my friends!
Not quite four years ago I was diagnosed with a tumor on my right kidney. By October of 2013 it was removed and confirmed to be RCC T1bMxNo. My 5x7 cm mass was removed in a open surgery, This last week I had my 4 year scan and am now happy to be able to report NED is still my friend. As I count my blessings I wanted to…
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Collecting Duct Carcinoma and Cannabis Oil
Hi all, I'll introduce myself a bit, I'm a 45 year old male previously in good health although a smoker and drinker I was diagnosed with Stage III CDC on May 25th 2016. Initial prognosis was not good, the number of lymph nodes involved and their location made it inoperable. At 44 years old, with a 10 year old daughter and…
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Questions
I am 42 female, I just dont even know what to say. I had a stomach CT in July beacuse I was having stomach pain. I had a Divinci hysterectomy last Aug, and was having pain on my right by the scar. I also had a stomach CT in Jan eariler in the year and nothing was found. I am in the Ohio area. I had just found a new faimly…
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Percutaneous cryablation
Does anybody know of a doctor near Knoxville or Atlanta that performs percutaneous Cryoblation? I am looking for a doctor that will do this procedure Thanks
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Mind if I join the club?
Good morning, all. I've been diagnosed with RCC (left kidney, Stage 3) and am scheduled for a radical laparoscopic nephrectomy Aug. 9th. It's all a little surreal still, and I'm not certain it's sunk in completely, but I've been reading up anyway in an effort to be better-informed about any potential lifestyle changes…
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Newly diagnosed and upcoming surgery
My 35 year old son was just told he has a mass on his kidney. The 6.8 mass was detected incidently on ultrasound. Immediately, he had a CT scan with contrast and that states possibly oncocytoma or RCC. He had his first appointment with urologist and the urologist feels it is most likely RCC. My son has appointments to…
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Apricot seeds -B17
Hi, anyone with more information or opinions about apricot seeds and cancer? I take great daily plant based supplements. I just do not, do not want the big bad Cancer wolf again.
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Kidney Cancer Online Information (A to Z)
Hi! I have to found this ebook or pamplet on internet all about Kidney Cancer. It is up to date to 2017. Hopefully it be useful to you all.... I find it very resourceful especially for first timer like me. https://view.flipdocs.com/html5/?id=10007570_339258&P=0#2
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Cystic Renal Cell Carcinoma on pathology report?
Just wondering has anyone who received a bosniak category (I.E IIF, III, or IV) on their complex cyst after CT alos has their pathology report mentioned about the cystic structure. Do they specify the histology as "Cystic Renal Cell Carcinoma" or just CCRCC? Reason I asked is that lots of people are saying pathology report…
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Surgery Approaching Soon
In two weeks, my husband Mike will be having a full nephrectomy (robotic/laparoscopic). We received our packet of instructions for the surgery, and even though you can't eat or drink anything at all after midnight the evening before the surgery, he was told to drink a Gatorade the morning of the surgery to stay hydrated,…
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Hello my friends!
I have been absent from here, but think of you often....read your messages when I get the chance. I wanted to let you know that today I went for my CT scan results....and Uncle Ned came to visit once again! I am now only scheduled for scans once a year. I feel very fortunate and blessed to receive such a good report....and…
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3 months scan results not so good
after removal of huge tumour and left kidney we had scans! Today's results showed a small spot on his right kidney.... oncologist advised us to see if it grows over the next 3 months and if it does burn it with some kind of needle! I just broke down! I am so so scared! We just got through this and now just 3 months later…
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** BOOK ** Recommendation to fellow patients - Link updated
Taking Charge of Cancer - What You Need to Know to Get the Best Treatment I'm recommending this book to fellow cancer patients... by Dr. David Palma MD PhD. It is recommended by another patient advocate who has read a lot about navigating the cancer world, and we think this book is really helpful. I wish I read this after…
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Great Good News
i went to my surgeon today for a one week check up from a partial nephrectomy done last Monday. Healing very well with minimal pain. Today the surgeon said I don't have any restrictions... Wow. Of course I will be taking it easy for awhile. No lifting either. The great part is my pathology report came back and I Do Not…
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Treatment after radical nephrectomy with sarcomatoid differentiation M0
Hello everyone I wonder if anyone knows what if any varieties of treatment are being delivered after radical nephrectomy with sarcomatoid differentiation and zero metastasis. I have been`put on a program with zero intervention and 12-weekly scans but hope to get on a trial. Are any interventions being delivered in this…
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Can a partial nephrectomy be done robotically?
Ok, I finally sat down with Dr. Dalton at Northwestern. He first showed me my MRI images. The mass in my kidney is basically taking up the upper left half of my kidney and he said that the Bosniak classification is a "solid 2F", he said the irregular shape is what is giving the radiologists pause. There are septations, but…