Kidney Cancer
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kidney cancer recurrence & survival rates
Hi, In March of 2017 I had a left nephrectomy and the removal of a tumor in the inferior vena cava. There was no follow up chemo and/or radiology. My doctors and I have been vigilant about doing 6 month MRIs and unfortunately, there has been a recurrence of the kidney cancer in lymphnodes on my right side. I will be…
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New member. Right kidney removed 2 weeks ago.
I just had my right kidney removed two weeks ago. I have a six inch incision and three small incisions. Test results came back positive for cancer but all margins were clear. I only stayed one night in hospital after surgery. I went home reluctantly but I passed all requirements to leave. For the most part I am doing well…
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5 years ago
Hello everyone and seasons greetings! It has occured to me today that 5 years ago in December 2014 my husband had a surgery to remove kidney cancer. I still remember the date - December 15, the day doctors saved his life. He was Stage 1 Grade 1, clear cell, currently NED. Even had an unplanned/unscheduled NED in November -…
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Pembro/Cabo trial
I know I haven't been here in a while, and I wanted to check in. I had been on Votrient for over 18 months, and it was keeping my lung mets in check. My October scans showed growth in one of the Mets, and a new lesion on my L5. I stopped Votrient in November, and two weeks ago I completed radiation for the spinal met and…
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Holiday Season is here
Wishing you and yours a relaxed and happy Holiday and New Year. In the past 13 years, I've learned to Not overdo and have the "if it doesn't get done, so what" attitude. Most importantly, I take care of myself, ensure my house is Healthy; but not necessarily totally neat and decorated. As a couple, we attend the kids…
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Kidney Cancer - possible nodules in lungs.
Hello All, My father had kidney removed due to a renal mass of size 11cm × 8.2cm, and waiting for biopsy report. Also found multiple lung nodules with small one being 3mm and bigger one to be 7mm. We have a query metastasis, but worrying about the report outcome. As if now doctor have prescribed for immunosuprresant, and…