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Kidney cancer follow up
I had a partial nephrectomy on august 24th. It went ok, 8 days in the hospital and 6 weeks off work. I am back to work and everything is good except that the lower left part of my abdomen is still numb and I am tired a lot. On December 27th I go in for a follow up appointment to see if the cancer has spread to my lungs. I…
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Kidney Cancer?
Survivor Septic Shock,complete organ failure,fungal infection, resulted from a doctor accidentally puncturing my intestines during surgery. My family says I was swollen like a balloon, I remember my hands and feet peeling so bad & my hair falling out from daily CTs. My story: I had surgery on Dec 17,2008 to remove my…
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New diagnosis of transitional cell
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I have just been diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis, right side. The ureter has a mass where it meets the kidney. There are also cells in the kidney itself. I just went for my initial consultation with a urologic oncologist at OHSU in Portland, OR. Since I…
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post surgery update
Surgery was scheduled for noon on Friday unfortunately they had to wait three hours for the davinci then once he got in and found my little bugger it was what he thought. It was entangled in the viens and arteries that feed the kidney so his choice was not to take the kidney because the tumor was so small he froze and…
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I plan to be known as a cancer SURVIVOR
As I have read the many posts here over the last week or so, it has lifted my spirits to hear so many brave stories. I'm a 51 yr old male, been healthy most of my life, so the news of a 7.5-8.0 cm tumor on my kidney was quite a shock. Even worse, the surgeon thought I already knew....until I turned pale! But, I am…
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Need to see an oncologist?
I am 43 and my cancer was found 'accidentally' on a CT for diverticulitis. Fortunately, the tumor was less than 3 cm. Because of its placement, I had to have a radical nephrectomy. My surgery was July 6 and I'm on the road to recovery. We will see my urologist in one week and get the full pathology report. Initially, he…
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Question about Diagnosis
First, a big thank you and good wishes to everyone here. I've been lurking for over a week and because of your strength and kindness, I have taken the plunge and am posting. My father found out 10 days ago that he has a large mass in his left kidney, a large mass in one lung, and a 7mm mass in the other lung. We are now in…
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Tiny, tiny nodules lower lobe
Hi everyone, I have been through kidney cancer with my mom. She had a radical nephrectomy 2 years this past September. When she went for her yearly ct scan last month they found tiny, tiny nodules on the lower lobe of her right lung. The doctor said they will do another ct scan in 6 months but nothing until then. Since her…
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wow twice in a life time
Hello-5 years ago my husband by chance discovered he had Kidney cancer-It began a long road-kidney removed-all scans from the neck down perfect-2.5 years ago he felt funny-many doctors and finally the last er-They scanned his brain thinking he had a stroke.he came home october 26th and left me November 6th 2009. So…
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When will the bloating go away and when will I feel better
I am only 12 days out of having a laprascopic nephrectomy. I no longer have pain where the incisions are, but my digestive system seems to be the problem. The bloating is what is causing the pain. My doctor seems to think, I should not take any more pain medication. However, I'm very uncomfortable and becoming depressed.…
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Stomach bloating
Hi I just have one small concern.had my right kidney removed on 10/11/11,now since the first week of November I have been walking an average of six miles a day,also have spent some time on the elliptical.my question is even though I have been active since surgery I'm having a hard time losing any weight,also my stomach…
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I'm off the high ferris wheel basket
Good news, finally, yesterday. Over 2 months ago, the regular CT found nodes in an enlarged thyroid. Pretty unlikely that it was metastacized kidney cancer, but could have been a new thyroid cancer, or not. An ultrasound really didn't show too much different. Wait 2 months for an iodine tracer scan and yes there were nodes…
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Removal of Lymph Nodes?
I am scheduled for surgery to remove a small (CT showed it to be about 1.5cm)kidney mass on December 7th. I'm having a laparascopic partial nephrectomy. I asked my surgeon if he will be removing any local lymph nodes for testing (the CT did not show any lymph node involvement)and he said that he does not remove any lymph…
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help - really nervous - seems like a long wait for surgery
My kidney cancer was found do to CT at the ER for unrelated problem, MRI confirmed the same. My PCP sent me for a second opinion (didn't like the second opinion) cancer less than 2 cm on the outside of the kidney not in (which I hear is better). The are doing partial in two weeks just seems like its taking forever…
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is it related?????
Early in the day its not too bad, but by the end of the day it takes all I can to keep my pants on. Everything I own feels tight and constricting, is this the kidney tumor, I've read some thing and seen that it can be, mine is very small surgery on Friday but I'm just curious if alot of the abdominal bloated feeling will…
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New to all of this-
I am a new caregiver and we are so new to this we don't even have all the lingo yet. My husband had very high calcium and is now being told he has kidney cancer that has spread to the bone. I'm scared and so is he. I know I have to be strong and am trying my best. 4 months ago he was in complete kidney failure and was told…
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Less than 24 hours away from surgery
Hope all goes well, finally get the little bugger out and move on with life. I'm staying positive with some reservation obviously until I hear from the doctor after the procedure.
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Waiting for surgery and terrified
Hi, This is my first time posting here. I'm a stay at home mom, in my thirties with 2 little kids and always thought I was pretty healthy. I'm slim, don't drink or smoke and eat really healthy. I'd had an abnormal result of a routing urine test - showing some protien in the urine and was concerned, so I followed up with my…
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private messages
Does this board allow private messages to other members? How?
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reluctant new member
Well, I guess it is better to see the group get bigger than to get smaller. Add me to the list. First of all, this is an excellent and supportive site. Glad I found all of you. Thanks...I thought I had a kidney stone in march. Tremendous pain and hematuria both in one night. But no. Cat scan showed stage 3 tumor. Had an…
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Newbie - here for my 80 year old Dad
I am so glad this network is available. I am looking for support and the right questions to ask. My Dad has a "left renal mass" that doctor says is 80% likely kidney cancer.He has had PET scan, CT scans without and with contrast, xray. He was in significant pain and the pain was alleviated by a stent. His ureter looks like…
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New to Board
I am 51 years old was diagnosed with right kidney cancer in April 2011 after being seriously injuand red in a motrocycle accident. My husband was injured as well and really thought I had hit my head hard when I told him the wreck was a blessing in disguise. The tumor was found during an abdominal CT to look for other…
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Here's to a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving...
TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING, BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP. I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS, I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP. THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED - THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE, BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT. TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION, THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION. SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN,…
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anti-anxiety issues? 3 month chest x-ray
Hello everyone, I had my 3 month chest xray this wednesday, and I have the follow-up next Tuesday with my Urologist to go over the film and report. When I finished the chest x-ray, they gave me a sealed CD and sealed envelope with the report in it with my Urologists name on it. They told me to take the CD and envelope to…
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Post op Results - Unclassified RCC
Hello All, On Sept 28 I had a open radical nephrectomy on my right kidney. I just had a meeting with my surgeon going over the pathology results with my surgeon. The tumour was 7.5 cm and was considered to be unclassified. The surgeon still had no answer (And is still baffled as I am a 23 yr old female - an unlikely…
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I am here for my Mom, and I need some help if you can..
The whole problem (other than the obvious issue of cancer) is deciding which board to refer my Mom to here....kidney or bladder. Hmmm....we really have a lot of problems here, but this seems to be one that I can help with. Here is a short version of our wild-ride so far (which I'm sure you are all familiar with)... My mom…
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I survived the surgery!!!!
I had my surgery Friday ( open radical left) , and I am back home today. There were a few days there that were rough going. But I made it through. My temp was up at first then on Sunday my heart rate went way up. But I prayed and had many others praying for me. And I am home today.I still a ways to go but I feel so much…
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More tests, again
Just an update... Five & 1/2 years post nephrectomy plus two recurrences. Had a regular CT, then ultrasound of thyroid, then nuclear scan of thyroid. Next Monday, a biopsy of nodes in the thyroid. Yuck. Guess I'd rather it be me than someone else in the family, or anyone else as a matter of fact. We had to jockey my biopsy…
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Thank you
I want to thank everyone for the input and encouragement I've recieved on this site. I don't know how I could have handled the last six months without it. I got good news today, and I plan on continuing by better "life habits", and hope I can be of help to others who find themselves in our shoes. Thank you for the prayers.…
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Another nervous patient losing patience.....
Hi All, Very interesting reading on other posts, thankyou all for your input as it does help so much to read other stories. I also have just been diagnosed with 5+cm tumor in my right Kidney, found accidently. I am a male, just turned 49, reasonable fitness and as mentioned in many posts, expecting the arrival of my first…