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Kidney Cancer

Archives for January 2021

RCC in 2018, what is standard follow-up for you like?
Hello all, I was diagnosed with an aggressive RCC in Jan 2018. My kidney and 7,5cm tumor were removed 3 weeks later... and then they said: you are cancer-free. I have annual CT scans of my abdomen, an annual check-up with a nephrologist and dietician. My remaining kidney is at 41%. I also have bloodwork every 3 months. *…
Lung Wedge Resection
On 2/12 I will have a 3-4cm tumor removed in my upper right lung. RCC metastasis. Maybe a piece of the rib. Anybody have a surgery like this? I'm wondering what to expect in recovery and long term from this? The surgeon said I won't lose function, but I'm just guessing the pleura will not heal like it was before and…
Going for surgery soon
Going for surgery soon to remove my 1.5 cm tumor (incidentally detected, no veins or collecting system involement), robotic assisted partial. Is the robotic assisted partial really that bad? Seems a lot of people have well tolerated procedures. I'm middle aged F with no other co-morbidities and on no meds. I chose surgery…
RCC in the NBA
I don't know how many of the members here have seen this, but an NBA player named Caris LeVert was involved in a trade. As a requirement of the trade, a full physicall was performed that included an MRI. In that MRI, they discovered a mass on LeVert's left kidney. He is 26 years old. I didn't hear much more until…
Kidney cancer and social media- you're being watched
Hello, I want to know if anyone else had experienced this? I haven't posted anything on Facebook about my upcoming surgery for my under 2cm renal mass... but Facebook algorithms are suggesting cancer information to me nonstop. There should be consumer protection laws for this kind of stuff. I've only searched Google on…
Nodule on adrenal gland — metastasis vs scar tissue from Nephrectomy
The CT finding indicates indeterminate nodule in middle of adrenal gland with findings of small rcc metastisis vs scar tissue from nephrectomy last November. The nodule was only 14mm. My follow up CT with contrast is tomorrow. Has anyone else had scar tissue appear as nodule in the adrenal gland?
Hi! New to the Group. *update*
Hello everyone! I am new to the group. I am a 41y female and was told Friday of the new diagnosis of Kidney Cancer After the CT scan confirmed that they found a @2.5 inches (almost 6 cm) complex cyst on my right kidney located on my mid to lower pole. I was told that the mass was necrotic in the center and the lymph nodes…
Renal cancer- passing blood clots
Good morning, My partner has received a clinical diagnosis of renal cancer. He is having surgery this month to remove his effected kidney, the tumor, and possibly the regional lymph nodes and adrenal gland. He has been passing pretty large blood clots but I can't find any information online about this issue. Has anyone…
Don’t come by much
but, I’m always thinking about you guys. I’m still good. Everyone but me got a COVID for Christmas. Apparently, cancer has made me immune. Always a plus I guess. This will be my 5th year, scan in June. Getting ready for hopefully, Relay in May.Just coming by and reading. Love you guys.
Surgery vs SBRT for Lung Met and MRI Anxiety
I've been back and forth on this decision for 2 weeks now. Doctor supports either option. The tumor is 3.3cm and up against my second rib on the outside on the right. Hard to tell from the CT scan how involved or if it's involved the rib(s). The surgeon wants an MRI to get a better look. Oncologist wants a brain MRI to…
I got shot
Went to downtown West Palm Beach last Tuesday and got shot in the right arm by a fireman. Second dose is February 9. icemantoo
I'm petrified
I am petrified to go and get my left kidney removed. I have seen 3 surgeons so far. Surgeon #1 --- Insisted that the kidney must be removed. "No partial". Not much explanation. Surgeon #2 --- Said that she could do a partial with "No problem". She decided not to reveal to me how many years or procedures that she has done…
7 years later, The big C returns.
This time with a mass in my left lung. Doctors have confirmed it as Renal Cell Carcinoma which suggests it is residue from the first bout from 2013. Mass is in a difficult to access location. Radiation will commence tomorrow. I used to live in the Chicago area. We now reside in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. So far, we…
Ned today
Had my scans today was Ned going to enjoy my evening
Recurrence in Lung
Hi. I just found out today I have a new tumor in my lung. It's about 1" and located in the upper right part of my lung at the top. Somehow I had a feeling cancer would be back for me. I was a little surprised to have 6 years NED after the adrenalectomy. I'm feeling very emotional today. Sad. Depressed. Scared. I lost a…

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