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surgery
I will be having lap partial neph in am at 730 just asking for your thoughts and prayers. when i get back home I will update. Thanks so much for your encouragement.
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stage 4 renal cell carcinoma
My mother fell and broke her humerus in Sept 2011. Due to that fall, the Dr's found stage 4 renal cell carcinoma kidney cancer. They removed her right kidney and gave her a prosthetic left humerus and shoulder. She recently broke her right hip (didn't fall). The tumors grew so fast that when she turned, her hip broke. She…
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MRI question for MedScanMan (non-cancer related)
I apologize for posting this here because it is not related to kidney cancer, but until I talk to my doctor, I don't know what forum to go to. I promise I won't keep posting here on this topic. I'm hoping the scan man can help with one comment on an MRI. When I mentioned some "weird" events to my Oncologist, he ordered a…
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Tumor located in the 'collective area' of the kidney & PNX nodes....
As most of you know I'm 6 weeks post surgery. I had a full Neph that was 5.0cm. I received a great path report. Stage 1, grade 1 w clear margins. As I've been continuing to educate myself & learning as much as I can from all of you, as well as, reading, etc, I've come across some very limited information regarding tumors…
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Mild hot flashes
I'm four weeks post partial nephrectomy for a 4.1 cm tumour on the right kidney. Staged T1b , no evidence of any further spead on CT. ( diagnosed incidentally during an ultrasound for possible gall stones )Will have the pathology in a weeks time. Everything post op is fine healing wise, strength recovering day by day. ( 55…
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Cramps
Anyone else here experiancing muscle cramps around the incision area.I am 10 months out and i am still getting what feels like a leg cramp in my stomach area close to where the large incision is just above my waist.
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Brain MRI
I'm 5 months post op from a partial nephrectomy. I'm considered stage 1 but I've been having some new symptoms so my primary doctor is sending me for a MRI of my brain. I'm a little nervous but I'm used to all the doctors always saying I'm fine so I just figure it's nothing. Does the MRI of the brain include the whole…
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Update: Surgery over... all that's left is the healing
Hi all - My surgery happened Monday (8/20) and I came home yesterday (8/23). Had a rough few days because of my reaction to pain meds, but got past it. Apparently pain meds and me do not mix. Now I am home and all that is left is the healing. Doctor said the cancer was stationary to the kidney and there were no margins. I…
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Diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma
I stumbled upon this page while doing internet research on the condition I was diagnosed with last week. I never, ever thought I would hear the words "you have a 2cm mass on your kidney that we think is cancer and we'll need to remove it," in my life. To say I am scared is the understatement of the century. I maintain a…
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New to Kidney cancer.
Hi , I have recently been diagnosed with RCC. I have a 4 cm tumour in my right kidney and my specialist has told me that I need to have a Radical Nephrectomy to remove the kidney. Whilst I am coming to terms with the fact that I have Kidney cancer, I am struggling to come to terms with having to face a major operation. I…
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Successful Surgery Yesterday - Thank you!
Hello everyone, My wife Holly had a successful laproscopic kidney removal yesterday. The surgery went very well and she is recovering. The surgery lasted approximately 90 minutes and she is expected to come home today. Thanks to everyone for all of the thoughts and prayers. Tom and Holly
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Friday funnies...
Going to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe for a bit of R&R next week, thought I'd leave some smiles for all of you in the meantime... Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed…
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Cancer by country & type....
http://visual.ly/cancer-epidemiological-overview-malignant-neoplasms
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My Scan
I had my first scan today.. (three months after my surgery). I have been so anxious about it forever so I was a bit disappointed that no one could give me any answers today. I was told, "you have an appointment with your urologist on the 30th and he will talk to you then" WHAT??? Im not waiting till the 30th to find out my…
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Blood Pressure and KC
As you know my RCC was discovered as a result of investigating BP variances over the last 6-7 months. I met with my cardiologist today, who continues to monitor my BP and cardiac performance. He is confident that my BP will be better regulated and even return to normal once the tumour is removed. Good news is my Heart rate…
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How to deal with cancer
A couple of good reads here. The first is sage advice for both cansurvivors and caregivers. The second is a brief but to-the-point indictment of our conduct of the battle against cancer on the national (and world-wide) scale.…
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Need Dr. referal in Atl area
Hi, I'm new to the network. I had an open partial nephrectomy on my left kidney 4 weeks ago, and am in need of some help that I hope fellow survivors can offer. My surgery went well, but I need to find someone in the North Atlanta area for follow up. My doctor neglected to tell me of a study he is conducting on pain…
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Chewing the cud-from an older study
At the time of Dx in 2006, I assembled a volume of information about the new topic in my life-Kidney Cancer and surviving. Recently, I was purging some of it, and refiling monographs and items to retain. I came across an article co-authored by my urologic/oncologist/surgical specialist when he was at UCLA, "CA-A Cancer…
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2 primary cancers, very confused
Hello! My uncle has been diagnosed 2 weeks ago with stage 2 nasopharyngeal cancer, poorly differentiated, Stage 2. A routine ultrasound was done 5 days ago and they incidentally found a 6x 5 cms solid mass on his right kidney. His oncologist told us that this could be a different cancer and most probably not a mets. So…
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To RCC survivors & families: your input appreciated
I’ve been a lurker here starting 25 days ago when my DH received the report from an MRI (for an unrelated issue) that a 3.6 cm mass on right kidney was “suspicious for RCC.” The rest of the MRI was “unremarkable.” Since then, the following has happened and I could use some input: DH was referred by his GP to a prominent…
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Mr Scanman give me a wink please
Hi mr. Scanman just a quik question about the different types of contrast,i am wondering how many types there are and if any are less binding to our organs making them easier for our lone kidney to flush out,thank you and i look forward to hearing from you.
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side indintation anyone?
this is my first post ever so if this sounds wierd or is in the wrong spot sorry... anyways hi im 22F, i had wilms turmor stage 3-4 when i was 3yrs old. i survived with out having cancer again. i want to know if there is anyone else who like me has a very large indentation where their kidney used to be. ive never seen…
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Info on Mucomist/Acetylcyst dosing
When I saw my internist earlier this week, we were discussing the frequency and types of CT and/or Ultrasounds& Xray. Yes, I have pre and post hydration-very necessary to flush the contrast dye thru the remaining kidney. He then asked about mucomist and I said that has been prescribed for the day before and the morning of…
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Surgery story and post surgical pains, please share!
Hey every one, I just wanted to share my experience with a partial nephrectomy. Surgery at Mayo in late October. Open insicion because of location of tumor. The pain was unbearable two to three weeks after.I had an infection and kidney stones a month later and it was very painfull and scary. I am finally back to work as a…
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Blood test could guide treatment for kidney cancer
A potentially valuable new development - typically, with this disease, apparently come up with by chance, while looking for something else! http://www.dukehealth.org/health_library/news/blood-test-could-guide-treatment-for-kidney-cancer
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On a Happy note....
Introducing my new grandson (Declan joseph) born on August 14th at 9:53am .. 6lb 7oz & 18/4 inches long.. it was love at first sight!!!!! I am down in Philly with my daugher and son-in-law and new grandson as I type.. I dont want to leave but I have to.. 4 hour drive back to my home. I have my first cat scan on Wednesday…
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Mdx/ sutent trial
I finally get to start the mdx 1106 / sutent trial in the morning. I've been waiting to get the opportunity to try this since march, but have been held up by several things. The trial was delayed by 16 weeks longer than expected start date. Then my cancer went into my thigh and surgury was done, they inserted a rod for…
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Kidney function....or is it time to get a new Dr?
I am two months out from a radical nephectomy. Before the surgery, my creatinine was .85. I went is for my standard three month blood test (A1c, cholesterol and panel). the good news is my A1C dropped disgnicantly, from 7.1 to 5.7 (and my weight dropped 30 lbs). But he was very concerned about my Creatinine level. It was…
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Good Test Results
I can't brag about a new grandson, but my most recent Dr. appt and test results were good. My internist has now stretched his appointments to 6 months from every 4. But still do oncologist and his tests every 3 months. Anyway...Liver function OK-with only 1/2 to function. The one kidney doing well; Creatinine was 1.5 and…
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Yet another Newbie
Hello everyone, I first wanted to thank you all for your help, I have been circling your boards for about 3 weeks now and all the information that you discuss has been very inspiring and has made my short journey thus far easier to deal with. A quick little background. I was sent for an ultrasound to find out why I was…