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CT scan tonight
I posted earlier that my urologist had once told me that I would eventually need a CT scan with dye. I wrongly assumed he meant that he would order one as part of my follow-up. But what he actually meant, I have learned, was that someday, for another medical reason, I would probably need one. He has no intention of…
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Thank you all
I want to thank you all for your support this past week and for standing by me even when I was less than sweet and being a bit...bitchy. LD..
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RCC Expansile
My mom had her surgery by robot last Thursday. It was rough as mom is 79 years old. Does anyone know what RCC Expansile means? I know they removed the kidney and two lymph nodes. One of the nodes was positive the other negative. They graded her stage 3 furman grade 4. I don't have the complete report as of yet. Does anyone…
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Vitamix
Well, I've taken the plunge and ordered a Vitamix. There's no way in the world that I am going to eat my veggies. I know that for a fact. I am hoping that making a drink out of them, so I can chug-a-lug it and get it over with, may be the answer. So if anybody has any recipes that might work for, say, a 10-year-old who…
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Who needs 2 kidneys!
This afternoon I rowed 10,000m and took 33 seconds off my best recent time. I was so pleased I checked my logbook and found that it's the fastest time I've done for 10k in the past 3 1/2 years. I've also won my last four golf matches. So, losing a kidney in December hasn't damaged my performance capacities to any great…
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hanspeter formerly anotheronebites back
I will recieve an injection of zometa tomarrow and once every month there after. and then begin my treatment of Sutent within a few days. I got the skinny of what to expect from the doc but would like to hear from you folks out there about your experiances and how you delt with side effects and all. The closest physical…
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surgery Monday
Greetings oh wise ones! My hubby is having surgery MOnday (he has a 8cm on L kidney). Any words of wisdom for me? Anything you wish you had when you woke up from surgery? They are going to attempt lap but hubby is obese and may have to open. About how long is surgery to be expected? Will path report not be instant? I was…
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new girl on the block
I recently had a radical neprectomy the old fashioned way, due to Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. I was not informed of all the mysterious things and pains I would be having. My ribs hurt so bad afterward, and still today I have difficulty sleeping because I can not sleep on my back all night. My surgery was 27 days ago.…
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New to the site just diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with a 3.9 cm x 5.2 multi locular cystic nephroma,it has been rated a 3 on the scale. I have come here for support from people who have been there..I have not decided on surgery yet and may opt to have a biospy first. They will try to do a partial but feel I will lose the whole kidney because the…
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St. Paddy's day
Paddy, Sean and Seamus were staggering their way home from a night of tossing back a few Guiness.Anyway, they stumble upon a few old stone markers on the side of the road. Paddy says," Aye,this here fellow lived to the ripe old age of 88. His name is O'grady". Sean States, " And this fellow was 91, O'Toole he was called."…
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post radical nephrectomy back pain
My wife had a left kidney radical nephrectomy 11-18-2011. Things are going well and she has a upcoming 1st scan in May (which we are nervous about). My question is she is complaining of a small back pain just under her ribs on the side with her remaining good kidney. It is not there all the time but she says it comes and…
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colds-advice
What is safe to take for a head cold when we have one kidney? I came down with one last night and I took some tylenol cold medicine today, is that safe to continue? Health and Happiness to all, Wayne
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A shout out to darrlipe and vangusto
I hope I got got the names right ,I remember darril was having problems with his remaining kidney ,I also remembers vangustos tumor at time of dx was rather large but both of them had a very positive attitude,hey if you guys are still out there please let us know how are you doing ,I do think about both of you and have…
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Hello, Recent Nephrectomy Patient for RCC
Hello, Thought I'd join up and read about the journeys that others with similar situations to my own have taken. Honestly, I guess I'm hoping to see and hear from long time survivors who've had renal cell carcinoma like mine. A little background on me- in November of last year, my Nana (grandmother who raised me) was…
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Integrative Medicine
http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine
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Targeted Therapies for Kidney Cancer
http://www.mskcc.org/videos/targeted-therapies-kidney
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Hats off to Faye.
Today it is close to 80 degrees here in Michigan. Not bad for the last day of Winter/first day of spring, Anyway I took Piper for her walk and she wanted to play with Ernie across the street. I always knew that Ernie's human mother, Faye was a Kidney Cancer survivor, but never really talked in detail about it until today.…
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8 weeks after opp
Hi Guys, I just thought I would update,alot of you know, I had Full left kidney removed 6th Jan 2012 6.5 growth,I had a scan after 3 weeks and the doc says he thinks he as caught it all, Ive been back at work now for 2 weeks so actually 6 weeks off work after the opp, I do get weary by the end of my working day. Im on…
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Thoughts solicited on Thought for the Day -
Guys, I met a pastor this morning (no, I haven't crossed over - not yet), but he made a statement which resounded with my experience. This has nothing to do with religion, but you may choose to see it that way, if you wish to. Many of us read so many things, inspiring quotes, stories, not necessarily cancer related. He…
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No health insurance -- need surgery for malignant tumor the size of an orange
I am a caregiver for someone with no health insurance. He has just been diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his kidney the size of an orange. He needs surgery immediately or the tumor will leak or burst and spread cancer throughout his body. He has virtually no income or savings. Is there anywhere he can go to get…
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1st follow-up CT
Will have my 1st follow-up CT scan tomorrow after left kidney was removed in October. Recovery from surgery has been great. Hoping and praying for good results from test.
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Second Cycle of Nexavar
Each day is a new day! Votrient was not a drug tolerable for me, and I really wanted to take it, as is new and seems to work for many. After two cycles, Doc stopped it as side effects were off the chart. Two weeks later started Nexavar,after 15 days, more side effects. Doctor stopped the drug for a week, side effects gone,…
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The Latest on the Vascular Invasion Question
As I posted last week, I sent an email to my urologist about the vascular invasion question that was discussed in an earlier posting. He returned to the office today and got back to me immediately. Kudos to him for that. Below is his response to my question about vascular invasion and tumor necrosis. QUOTE "The prognosis…
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My Mother is scheduled to have her Kidney removed
Hi everyone, My mother (age70) is scheduled to have her left kidney removed along with the tube that goes from the kidney to the bladder and maybe (Dr.'s not sure yet) a small part of her bladder where the tube (sorry don't know it name) joins it. She had been having blood in her urine for the past 6 months on and off and…
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What's the truth ? It's all so confusing. Between Covers, an Anticancer Infomercial - An Illusion of
Interesting, what does one believe ? An illusion of control ? http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/07/health/07book.html?_r=1 By ABIGAIL ZUGER, M.D Published: October 6, 2008 NY Times The famous name and the impeccable scientific credentials don’t hurt, but David Servan-Schreiber’s “Anticancer” rides mostly on the sincerity of…
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Chemo sensitivity testing
Education please. The name of Suzanne Somers means nothing to me but this piece of hers interested me and I'd like to know what anyone here thinks about the topic. Chemosensitivity Tests – Why Does Big Pharma Know About Them and WE Don’t? By Suzanne Somers10/30/2009 3:30:00 PM…
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I am a Survior!
Hi all- just wanted to give a quick update- First I am feeling great! Each day things get a little easier, I finally made it home (I had been staying at my moms) and finally fealing like my life is getting back to normal. I got my pathology results yesterday and I am cancer free- stage was pT1a, 2.3cm tumor with no renal…
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Are natural remedies snake oil or promising
I have been online reading a lot about diet, exercise, and other changes I can make to help my body become more cancer-proof. I have already read some of your posts about an alkaline diet and other research. Then there are those of you who are living life as usual but in moderation. I have seen articles online about…
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Get copies of all scans, all lab work, everything!
I know for you tenured members on this group, this is a no-brainer. But--for the newbies--let me stress the importance of getting all of your medical records. You'll need them if you want a second opinion plus there is no way your doctor knows everything on your records. Believe me. My husband's doctor -- Dr. Hammers -- is…
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Opinions on High Protein Diets
Hey Everyone, I've been reading all these posts about how healthy everyone is eating. I have been the exact opposite. Since my cancer surgery, I have gained weight and can't seem to get a handle on it. I keep thinking that I received a second chance and should take better care of myself, but I think I have been too…