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Post Radical Nephrectomy Update
Hi All. I don’t know if I’m writing in the correct place, I wanted to continue in my previous topic but couldn’t see how to do that. I don’t know if there’s a way to link this new thread to the previous conversation I started at the beginning of the month. Anyway. First I want to thank everyone for the advice they gave,…
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Simple Question
Has anyone on here or they know developed metastasis from a sub 3cm grade 2 tumor? ? thank you Paul
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I’m back, sadly.
So, I just got my results back from an ultrasound largest cyst at a whopping 11 cm, is mildly complicated. It went from simple to mildly complicated. im going crazy. i don’t even know what this means anymore.
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1 month post RN, questions
Thanks so much for participating in this forum. It helps. I am one month out RN, 7 cm grade 2, mass. Stage 3 as it had grown jnto the renal sinus fat, clear margins. I have not seen a nephrologist yet, appt is scheduled for y months post op. Does anyone know if this is standard? My eGFR post op was like 42, which seems…
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I think I have kidney cancer
a few weeks ago I woke up with severe lower left abdominal pain. I almost passed out . Could not stand up and I was sweating profusely and felt like vomiting. It lasted about an hour after that my abdomen was tender. Three days later I went to the ER. They did a CT scan with contrast to rule out diverticulitis. The doctor…
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RCC slow or fast growing?
Is RCC slow or fast growing? I have a 1.6 cm suspicious for RCC and a 6.2 simple cyst. Both are in left kidney.
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New here. Got CT scan. Suspicious RCC.
I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with my abdomen CT scan results. I got my results back from Touchstone today. My doctor is on vacation for 2 weeks and I don’t have an appointment with him until March 29th. I had my first CT scan 10 years ago on my spine. That’s when they first discovered a my kidney cyst. I’ve been…
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Have a question for folks who have had a full neph
My kidney came out aug 2021 so 6ish most ago. This week I had routine blood works and stuff from my GP for med refills....yanno check up things. My urine came back with creatinine (or however its spelled) levels of 9.5 and showing micro levels of protein...it was like 146 . Is that something I should be worried about or is…
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How do you deal with pain, fatigue, isolation, and chores?
I have been unable to go out for fun, food, errands, etc. With all of that, I have put off exams, scans, blood tests, etc. Then, in my abode, chores, clothes, dishes, and bills stack up and up, so high. I do what I can, but the chronic illnesses that developed after the 1st rcc . . . slowed me down to a crawl. It wouldn't…
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Awaiting neph surgery... thank you!
I just wanted to say thank you to all who took the time to share and reply to those in need on this forum. I have gathered much support since diagnosis, and the feedback and positivity is truly inspiring! Lots of calming the mind through meditation, exercise and eating healthy is my regime; and I now feel even better after…
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Cancer in multiple places
I always had Renal issues I have had kidney stones about 4 times a year for 25 years I am turning 45 in Mar. I am on allipurinol. I am physical, Was a military contractor (specialist in heavy armoured machines) and worked rail road, Networ Admin, was Head of Robotic Maintenance in Factory who builds ATV's, worked in 2…
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Today 2 years NED
Had scan today still NED!2 years i soo happy
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Suspected RCC midpole of right kidney, radical nephrectomy planned in two weeks time
My husband is scheduled to have right kidney removed laparoscopically after a highly suspicious mass in the midpole was found in incidentally on imaging in connection with a liposarcoma discovered last month. The liposarcoma was removed with clear margins, and apparently is unconnected to the kidney mass, which is…