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Thank you all!
Hi remember me the crazy Swede? I just want to say thank you for being there for me when i really really needed it. I dont thnk i could have made it if you guys and girls didnt listened to one hysterical lady and gave me all of your wisdom. Im still hysterical And trying not to think so much cancer and thats why you dont…
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My Husband's 3-Year Scan Results
NED!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was stage 3, grade 3 when his kidney was removed 3 years ago. That was such a dark time and you guys really helped me get through it!! I just love you guys!!
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Need answers
I will be having my only kidney removed next month.Lost right one to cancer 20 years ago.I do have HBP,CHF,Afib.I am 72 years old.I need to know about the effect of dialasys with my medications,Also need to know how much liquids I can consume & is there a strict diet I must use.Thanks for any information given.I am sure…
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In Need of Some of Your Support
Oh, it's scan time again for my husband and I am a mess. I am trying to hide it for him and the kids but it is extra tough this year. I haven't really talked about it before but our son has many health issues and I just keep thinking "How will I be able to care for him without my husband?" or "How can I grow old alone?".…
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Medicare and PET scans for kidney cancer folks
I'm on medicare, with a supplemental policy to cover what medicare won't. I've had 3 or 4 PET scans in the past and my doctor wants another one this week because the cancer has decided to move into my right lung. For a couple of reasons, my doctor wants the PET scan this time (I've had many, many CT scans over my 7-year…
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Stage 4/Renal Cell Carcinoma
On January 23rd was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metistatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. It re occurred from after a 2013 partial Nephrectomy of my left kidney. I have had an initial meeting with an oncologist and she has ordered a MRI and referred me to a specialist for Clinical Trial referral. My cancer is Clear Cell and it does not…
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New, neurotic and terrified.
Hi everyone Habe been lurking for a few days and noticed how lovely and supportive you all are. I suppose I’m looking for some of your expertise and reassuranc. My story - I am 50 year old female, went for ultrasound 3 weeks ago for suspected kidney stones. A solid mass found on right kidney and fast forward to CT which I…
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New and conflicted about surgeon options
Hi everyone, What a wonderful community this is! I’m blown away by how much people support each other on this difficult journey. A little about me – I’m a 45 y.o. female, live in Atlanta, and I just joined this forum. I have a 4.5cm septated cyst on my right kidney, presumably localized. I am scheduled for a robotic…
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3cm Tumor right kidney Cryoablation
Hello all, I just had a cryoablation for my 3cm size of kidney tumor in the right. The procedure took 2 hours and then after, Doctor told me that they did snoball (i dont know if this the right word) and they were able to insert 3 needles. Did anyone had this procedure and whats the chances of having cancer cells be killed…
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NED!
Just had my 4 year scan, labs and checkup. Happy to say that I'm ned! Just wanted to share my news and I'm wishing ned visits all around! Kim
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What I lack in experience I make up for with dumb questions...
I'm a recent inductee to cancer survivorship, and I'm bound to ask things that expose my ignorance. I had a left radical nephrectomy for renal cancer that was about 1/3 the size of my kidney in late 10/2019. So here goes: what should I expect from my oncologist? I know so far that I will get CT scans every 6 mos and blood…
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My experience after radical nephrectomy
I thought I would share my experience losing my kidney to renal cancer. I have questions about some of my post-op observations, and I've engaged physicians for advice and solutions, but to little or no avail. Maybe this community can do better. I know you can do better than my urologist, who requires that patients ask the…
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!7 1/2 Years NED today.
Something positive for a change. icemantoo