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Kidney Cancer

Taller women may face higher cancer odds after menopause
As a six foot tall woman with a sick sense of humor, I almost put this in FunnyBonz. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=172014#.UfZ4JyfrZyQ.email
HDIL2 Round 2 Delayed
To all, I apologise for not posting in a while but I had to take a break from all things cancer related. It was refreshing and sure makes you appreciate all of the survivors and caregivers that do not take a break and are on the site to help all of the newbies with their obvious concerns, you have a place in heaven. My…
3 weeks post radical nephrectomy-feeling emotional
Hi everyone, I've read many posts on people's physical journeys from discovering cancer and the resulting rush for major surgery. I am now 3 weeks post radical nephrectomy for a 4cm chrcc. The pain had eased up and I'm getting out and about, although I still tire easily. I have been really positive and dealt with each…
Very Hard Indeed
Life I mean. Here we are, mostly a bunch of emotional roller coasters.. In the last week, I heard of not one but six guys, yes SIX that have passed. Here I sit, like some of you wondering why and of course when is my (our) turn.. Last night it was Jim, a gentle giant of a man. But, I must go on... Time for me to say that I…
Bilateral Partial Nephrectomies
I was searching the boards, and noticed that people that had bilateral partial nephrectomies, had the operations separately. It sounded like that several of them were two months a part. Does anyone know if you can do them at the same time? Thanks!
Almost 4 months post-op radical nephrectomy
Hello all.....so I am now almost 4 months following a hand assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. I experienced hardly any pain from the surgery, except for some twisting cramp feeling in my belly (like a leg cramp except in my belly). Other than that I rest when I need too and I am resuming college this fall along…
I had my MRI. Techs comments
Okay, I am a nurse so the MRI tech may have said some things that she wouldn't have ordinarily shared. I have to say that I really feel as though it is RCC. The tech said to me that they saw a lot of them. She said they can tell what is simple cysts and those that are more complicated by how they filled with the GAD from…
Second biopsy attempt looming on Friday
Well, it's been a while since I logged in to update. I've been pretty busy all summer with company visiting, being out of town and zillions of Dr appts. At last posting, I think I was nearing my first biopsy date of May 27th. Well that didn't go off like it should. The radiologist refused to do it, as my tumor is in a…
Mouth Sores - CHRCC - One cycle (12 Weeks) of Torisel done!
Hi all - I know its been a long time since I posted! I have just completed my first 12 week cycle of Torisel. I've felt really good throughout and this week I had my first set of scans after treatment and the results were very good! Nothing new in th CT scan and no new legions shown in the bone scan - and there is bone…
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My Story...
Hello to my fellow survivors and survivors to be! I just joined this site. This is the first time I have EVER posted about my journey with the cowardly kidney cancer RCC that I was diagnosed with in November of 2005. Before I joined I read just about every post regarding our specific journey with this disease. I was…
how would you know?
hi all, is there any signs that would kinda let you know if your remaining kidney wasn't working the way it should? eims x
Newly found lesions. Waiting is hard.
Hello, In 2009, I had a partial pancreatectomy for a benign cyst. I have been having some left flank pain, and had a CT scan done yesterday. I found out that I have a small heterogenous lesion in both kidneys, which the Radiologist (board certified and experienced) says is suspicious for cancer. Due to my pancreas problem,…
Scan date getting closer!!
Oh here we go....1 week away and i am definitely suffering from scaniety!!! i always suffered with low blood pressure but it seems to have got worse the last few days and i keep getting blurred vision...its driving me nuts!! has anyone had this?? eims x
Survey: Did your pre-op testing include Pet scans?
I've often read in the posts here that preoperatively patients aren't aware whether the tumor has metastisized. They are hoping for the " got it all" postoperative declaration. I understand we all have MRI CAT and chest X-ray, but who had a PET scan before planning surgery? Thank you.
Could I just be over reacting too soon?
I went in Tuesday for my 8th treatment. Had to skip one week because I have been getting severe rashes, Dr had me miss it for fear my skin would peel, bleed and I could end up with an infection. Last week I began having rather strong pains on my right side. Radiating from my back to my belly button. Could it be…
New Member: My Story
Hi. My name is Emily. I am a 26 year old teacher living in PA. I had a partial nephrectomy on the right side 2 weeks ago today. My doctor told me the 2.3 cm mass turned out to be a chromophobe. Everything has happened incredibly fast and I've found myself at a loss for how to process it all. Here's my story. About two…
Does my fatigue last forever and will I be able to excercise with one kidney.
I had part of my kidney removed in March this year then on 2nd July had it completely removed. The news is I should be cancer free. So to my question, I wondered how long this fatigue will last it just hits you like a brick wall, I do intend to go back to work by November. Also would like to be fit for purpose and wondered…
Gene Breakthroughs Spark a Revolution in Cancer Treatment
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323300004578557473861805376.html
Get Well Soon Djinnie..........
Can we have a big ol shout out to our lovely pal Djinnie?? We miss you!! C'mon lads and lassies lets give her some kidney cancer love Eims xxxx
Renal Vein Invasion
Hi All..! OK, so a few of us have had Renal Vein Invasion. So, I thought this should be discussed a bit and maybe we and others may learn about our experiences. First I will say that thanks to a great surgeon at Stanford, my surgery went well. What he did was to have me do multiple Scans so that as he said.. "not find any…
partial nephrectomy post-op issues
I am 2 weeks out from a partial nephrectomy on the right side. My recovery has been pretty typical until a few days ago when I started to have some diarrhea. It has persisted for about 5 days now. Also, I had some oozing from one of my incisions. I called the doctor who had me send him a picture and he wasn't too concerned…
The Cure in sight, or just getting closer?
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/mediacentre/news/2013/jul/13_142.shtml Translation into a treatment will take a while but this is at the right level of abstraction to give hope that a drug may be coming that could stop all cancers in their tracks.
Looking for feedback
My urologist is proposing that I have a repair of a small hernia and a partial nepherectomy done at the same time, laparoscopically. A general surgeon would fix the hernia after the urologist is done with the kidney. Met with the general surgeon yesterday, and she did not seem that motivated. For starters, she and her…
Need Your Strength
Hi Everybody, I just lost a friend on Saturday to this God awful disease, Pancreas Cancer, she was 69. She was diagnosed in April 2013 and left us on Saturday (July 27, 2013) at 1:15 pm. Not really sure what to say or do, I am still here fighting, NEDing with Kidney Cancer and am very happy to be here doing so. Guess I…
in the dark
Hello everyone. This is the 1st forum i've ever been in for any reason. My reason for joining this one is simple. My dad! After having congestive heart failure and being admitted into the hospital we found out that he had a mass on his right kidney. They were actually scanning his stomach to check for infection when the…
K.C. in the USA.
No, not a Springsteen song... but.. there is one bit of information you all should know. By U.S. Legal definition, Cancer is a registered Disability. This "MAY" mean you are able for Medicare and Social Security benefits at a younger age. Also, taking a leave from work is likely covered under the Family Leave Act. I am no…
Does my fatigue last forever and will I be able to excercise with one kidney.
Had my kidney removed early July, hopefully back to work by November. Just wanted to know the following; will this fatigue last forever, will I be able to swim and get fit with one kidney. Ok no jumping out of planes etc; any advice would be appreciated.
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor and durable responses
Articles on that specific issue is rarely seen. This one isnt actually that new either, but since they are rare and I stumbled over it by accident I thought i would share it. Especially because even though the chances are small, we tend to forget in our debates here that tyrosine kinase inhibitors actually can lead to long…
Chris Battle has died
For those of you following Chris and Dena Battle's website, Kidney Cancer Chromicles, I am sad to tell you that Chris died this morning. Check out the post on Smartpatients.com

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