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Kidney Cancer

Archives for March 2019

Perinephric fluid collection
I had my partial nephrectomy done and had a small RCC in my left kidney removed about two months ago and 4 weeks after the surgery, I started to have some tiny blood clotts in my urine now and then for about 3 weeks now (But it is turning better now). My doctor says that i am still in the process of healing up and asks me…
2 months post open partial neph with a pain in kidney area
l have this pain that won’t go away just past the end of my incision for open partial neph right side. It’s a persistent pain that feels muscular right under my rib cage. Hurts when I bend certain ways and hurts more at night when I’m sleeping on my side then during the day. During the day I feel it at times when I stretch…
Coffee induced kidney sensation
ok. Rarely a coffee drinker but every once in a while I have a cup. Just had one and quickly after could “feel” my left kidney (the one with the mass). It didn’t hurt but it made me sit up and take notice. It lasted for about 4 or 5 min and then is slowly dissipating. I’ve felt my kidneys randomly here and there since…
Kidney cancer diagnosis
I am a 41 year old white female diagnosed on March 4 with Kidney cancer. My surgery is April 5, surgeon is doing a partial. in 2016 I went to the ER with horrible pain on my right side. Felt like a bullet hit me. It was a burst ovarian cyst. But they also fount a cyst about 3 cm in size on my left kidney. I was told it was…
Nessun Dorma...
Well, got a call today from the urologist. It was a T2 clear cell carcinoma. Even though it was large, 10cm, it did not spread outside of the kidney. Glands are clean, as are other areas. He told me that no further therapy would be necessary. Still have an appointment with him on Tuesday. Clean. Clean. That word is…
Wondering about surgical urgency
A question for everyone: 2.9 CM mass on left kidney. Mostly outer portion about 3/4 from top. No signs of node inflammation or Mets signs. No urologic function issues. Minor occasional discomfort from tumor area like it’s pushing on something. Orig doc called for active surveillance. Second opinion with cleveland clinic…
Six weeks from surgery and it appears to be back
Hi everyone. I am new to the group. On 2/7/19 I had my right kidney and tumor(6.2) removed. Additionally the cancer was in my renal vein and vena cava. The surgery went well and I was beginning to feel better about things until my scan results yesterday. There are a couple 4MM nodules in my lung and a 1 cm. in a lymph node…
Welp here we go
Welp here we go.. the next ten days will be spent treating my two lung mets... I know I do not post a lot but I do read everyday. I want to thank you all for always being informative, supportive and encouraging. I hope this finds you all well, happy and hopeful! Wish me luck Cin
This is so surreal I still can't quite believe it...
4 years ago last february I decided to post for the first time here. I had had a partial nephrectomy September 2014 for RCC. That post led to many more and thanks to this board and to many members past and present I retained my sanity and got thru the mental rollercoaster that threatened to play havoc with my mind and…
"Beyond" worrying about so many tests.
Well, Sort of. In the past three months: Mammogram-OK, Check off the list. Vaccines-OK, Flue and 2 dose Shingrix. Oncology labs & check up-OK, see me back in 6 months. Colonscopy-OK, no polyps. No need to see Dr., he'll send a letter. 76th Birthday-OK. The day after the last named test, so I got to enjoy a good dinner.…
CRP
I noticed my CRP is elevated now a little more than two months post surgery. It was elevated before surgery but to a lesser extent. Has anyone else had any conversations with docs regarding elevated CRP? I was at .8 mg/dL before surgery and now 1.5 mg/dL post surgery. I am reading elevated CRP can have an association with…
Hi, old friends!
i just read iof Fox’s passing. Those of you who recognize my name have been here a while. Those that are new(er) to the site, will not recognize my name at all, not know my story. My apologies for not being the solid support like Iceman has been for such a long time. I do want to simply share my progress. I am an BMS 1106…
Couple of days out. A report.
So, I've been on the up. Sleeping has gotten progressively better, and I'm trying to stay off of the pain medication during the day. Not that they're as powerful as what they gave me in the hospital, but I'd rather control that as much as I can. Changed into 'civvies' today and walk around half a mile without an issue. The…
6 months already!
So, good news to report. 6 months have passed and CT of chest, abdomen, and pelvis show no specific evidence of recurrence or metastasis. I have spent the past few days reflecting and wanted to share this. I am advancing to annual CT scans. It's crazy to think 6 months have passed. With those six months came aches and…
Scheduled at Cleveland Clinic for second opinion
Received a call from my PCP today that I am scheduled for a second opinion with a new Urologist with the Cleveland Clinic! Original Urologist (stand alone practice) recommended active Surveillance without a biopsy. Didn’t sit right with me And talked to my PCP about it. He agreed and set Me up with a new doc. I looked him…
3 month vs 6 month following surgery
I am seeing quite a few people who are having CT's at 3 months following surgery. My first isn't scheduled until 6 months. I was just wondering what everyone else had? Thanks!
4 weeks post robotic partial nephrectomy with burning pain and severe bloating
hello i had a partial nephrectomy robotically for an “unclassified” renal tumor. 31/2 weeks ago. I have severe superficial burnishing sensation / parenthesia on my skin from umbilicus ( where drain was) to flank and hips. i am very bloated having gained probably about 10 lbs after 1 week post op. Worse in the evening. I…
Still standing. More or less...
The deed is done. Had my kidney removed yesterday. Still in the hospital, but on the up and up. Want to share my experience for all, and maybe for to help others if they ever get into this situation. * Got here bright and early. The nurses were all lovely and attentive. They recognized that I was nervous and tried to…
3 month Scan TOday- worried about GB
I just received my results from my MRI - I am 3 months post surgery. Everything said remarkable except my gallbladder. Says my gallbladder is intrinsically T1 hyperintense? Then at the bottome says this "Intrinsic gallbladder T1 hyperintensity is indeterminant and may be secondary to biliary sludge, prior contrast…
Rash
Did any of you experience a rash that just won't quit following surgery? I had surgery back in November and at the beginning of February I had a rash that started to develop and it really blew up over the course of a couple of weeks. I went to 3 doctors and I'm on my 3rd dermatologist. I did get some relief for a few weeks…
Scared Not sure what to expect Need some advise
Well I went to the doctor yesterday thinking I was having a problem with my appendix. She examined me and felt that it was probably pain and nausua related to appendix or gallbladder. Dr asked me to have some blood tests and really wanted to do a CT scan just to see if this was an emergency situation or if we had more time…
Vitamin B 17/Laetrile
Will not hurt to checkout YouTube : World without Cancer By: G. Edward Griffin. Very interesting.
Working after op. Experience?
Sorry to open another high level post. So I've been adviced to take it easy, of course, after the surgery. Recap: it's a radical nephrectomy. They're not removing anything else. If you didn't know (and pretty much everybody here knows) my op is tomorrow. There is a circumstance where I would need to be working Monday…
Here we go!
So surgery in Wednesday. The urologist confirmed the tumor's size, but he also confirmed that it has not spread outside of the kidney. So it's going to be a radical kidney procedure, as opposed to the radical 'plus'. I'm relieved that it's not that extensive, so there. Any pointers for before and after will be appreciated.…
How does kidney cancer spread
Im really trying hard to avoid google search and one question i never really asked the doc was how does it spread exactly. Iv wondered if the cells are floating around but the body immune system takes care of them until it gets to big and overwhelms the immune system. Whats the difference between a 2cm tumor and say a 4…
results and status
Hi all! Thanks again for all of your information and support to date! I wanted to give a summary of where I’m at, and what my experience was. 51 years old, 2.5cm tumor found on kidney 1/21/19 during a routine MRI (for other purposes). Began the process of freaking out, but given the combination of reading this board,…
Ipi/Nivo did not work
Hello All, I have not posted in a while because I was putting all my time and effort in my immunotherapy treeatmemtn (Ipi/Nivo). Unfortunately, my latest scan indicates it did not work and my doctor wants to put me on Sutent. Anyone have luck with this therapy? Thank you for your time, Iggyrip
SBRT
Well a week from today I will be starting radiation treatment to my lung nodules. I'm really nervous. My goal is to stay off systemic treatment for as long as I can. Has anyone undergone this? I am a little worried about long term effects. My left side is in a tricky spot. Any insight would be appreciated. Hope you all are…
Initial diagnosis to active surveillance in 5 min flat.
Ok. here Goes. -42 yo.Male, smoker (Until last week), slightly over weight, Apnea. No other major health issues -2.5 cm mass on Left kidney. found Last week during an appendicitis CT scan In a city that was not my home. -Surgeon recommended seeing Urologist and said they would probably opt for a biopsy. Sent me home with…
Terrified about this...
I know it's irratio.nal, but I'm terrified at the prospect of going under anesthesia. I've never had surgery before. In my 44 years of life, I've had minor stuff done but never surgery that puts me under. My main concern is as a patient of high blood pressure. How's that going to affect me? IDK! I do realize that patients…

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