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New to Cancer
Ive been told over and over again that I am too young to have kidney cancer as it affects mostly older males. I guess cancer must have made a mistake when it picked me? After a long run of "mystery" illness I have finally been diagnosed as having Renal Cell Carcinoma.( november 22nd was my lucky day) The culprit is a tumor…
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Having a life after Kidney Cancer
Holiday greetings to everyone who pops into this board. I'm here to tell you that having hope for a future, the support of friends and family, and some goals for yourself will go a long way toward reaching those goals. It's been 4 1/2 years since I was "sort of" given a terminal sentence of 5-7 months with metastatic…
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two large complex cysts just discovered
At thanksgiving I found that I have a Bosniak Type II cyst (4cm X 3.5cm) on the upper pole of my right kidney and a much larger Bosniak Type IIF 8.0cm X 6.0 cm complex cyst on the mid pole of the same right kidney. I also hava a smaller Type I (1.5 X 2.0) cyst at the bottom of the right kidney. There are no cysts on my…
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Did having kidney cancer change your life?
I found out Feb. 2009 that I had kidney cancer and had my right kidney removed. The tumor was the size of a baseball and now I am doing fine. I am usually a pretty tolerant person and am finding I am having trouble tolerating people who play games with others, mainly at the office. I am wondering if anyone else has…
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Kidney Pie
The following is a copy of an earlier post I filed under Humor, but I believe it belongs here as well. My wife decided we should go to a bed and breakfast on the Canadian side of Lake Huron a few weeks before my Kidney Cancer Surgery. We went to the nicest restaurant in town and they brought all the meals out on a cart to…
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Well I'm in now
54 yrs old with a hand-assisted Laproscopic Rt Radial Nephrectomy set for Dec 17th. Saturday, Oct 16 - 2010 , I wake up with an “ache” mid lower right back. Just a nagging type of annoyance. (Why does this stuff always happen on weekend?) Went thru the day on Motrin not doing a lot either – just taking it easy. Sunday…
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Afinitor
My husband will be going on this as soon as they can get it. Has anyone had any experience with it? He did Sutent without effect. Did Torisel which got good results as of May 1st, but now things are worse than before. Thanks.
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Blood in Urine
My father had bladder cancer in 1998. He had his bladder prostrate and urethra removed. Now he has blood in his urine. It started off pink in Sept and now it is dark. He had no pain or itchiness. His oncologist has ordered a CT scan. We are scared again!
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Treatment Center of America
Hi there, my mom is 57 yrs old and was diagnosed yesterday with RCC. We are not sure of her stage but they think it may have mets to the lungs. We are waiting for her to have her radical nephrectomy before we will know for sure. Does anyone know anything about Cancer Treatment Center of America? I reached out to them today…
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Hepatic Embolization of the liver
My 35 yr old Fiance was diagnosed with Stage IV Parotid Gland cancer (a salvitory cancer) in August 2010. It has spread to his spine (6 tumors- C5, C6, C7, T1, T3, T10) and to his liver (10.6cm tumor). After a surgery to remove the primary tumor, radiation and two rounds of chemo (taxol and carbo-platin)they have pulled…
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Newly diagnosed kidney cancer
After experiencing severe abdominal pain, a trip to the ER and many tests later, I was diagnosed with 7cc tumor on right kidney. Surgery scheduled for 9-20-2010 at a major cancer center in my area. Doctors plan on doing a partial nephrectomy. CT, MRI and sonogram show no evidence of it spreading beyond original site. Any…
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Adrenal gland cancer
My husband is 65 yrs. old and has just been diagnosed with adrenal gland cancer in Sept. 2010. He had surgery 2 yrs. ago this Nov. 18, 2008 for renal cell carcinoma which they said was as big as his head when they got in there, so they had to take his left kidney and now the cancer has come back on the adrenal gland of his…
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Symptoms of kidney cancer? Or cancer of adrenal glands?
Anyone with info on the subject of this posting? Thanks. Blessings, Bluerose
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cyroablation nightmare
They found a mass on my kidney, it was small thank the Lord 1x4 and the urologist never mentioned removing the kidney or part of it he said he was going to freeze it. So Sept. 23rd I had it frozen stayed overnight in the hospital went home next day was doing well actually. Two days later I was back in the hospital with…
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Issue after surgery
Hi,...I was diagnosed with wilms tumor when I was 15 months old. I had a nephrectemy(spelling?) and was on Chemo thereapy for 6 months. I was on achtinamiacinde and vencristine, and was allergic to achtinamiacinde so they put me on adrianmiacin(an older drug) I am cancer free now, but ever since I was little I've had this…
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Not sure and scared to death
I went to hospital on 8/5 with what I thought was a kidney stone. Classic symptoms: flank pain, foul smelling urine etc.. Blood and urine showed small UTI and CT was done. Some calicifications on right kindey and was told a cyst on the left. Got a call 8/6 from my husband's urologist and was told it was a " large probale…
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urinary incontinence
Has anyone experienced bladder incontinence during the night? I had one occurance before my surgery which was a little over a month age (they did the cyro freezing of the tumor) and since then I have been urinary incontinent twice.
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Ladies only- bras & things?
Hi fellow girl survivors! I am 5 weeks post-op (partial nephrectomy) and have a very long incision scar. It is healing well, but still very painful. The incision extends from above my bra-line at the back, to well below where my knickers sit in front. I can't wear a bra at all, and even bikini pants are really…
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Renal Cell Carcinoma Followup
I am a metastatic renal cell cancer survivor (tumor free for 4 years now) - and I read many posts here that ask about followup. I saw my oncologist recently who gave me copies of the NCCN Practice Guidelines in Oncology - Kidney Cancer (National Comprehensive Cancer Network). He told me that these guidelines are the…
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FOLLOW UP TESTING AFTER 2 YEARS
hi everybody, this dec. will be 2 years since my radical nephrectomy for stage 1 chromophobe rcc. every 6 months since then i've had blood work and ct scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. my 6 month scan is coming up in 2 weeks. GOD willing every goes ok. my dr's.,urologist and oncologist (i had breast cancer 5 years ago…
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HD IL2 IS WORKING!!!! Ready for 2nd two doses
Just got results from Dr. Had two spots on lungs: GONE Area of thickening and cancerous, almost gone. Go back in Monday for second 1/2. Couldn't be more excited.
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2 cancer's in 4 months
I am a 48 year old who was diagnosed with melanoma in April 2010. The melanoma was removed via surgery with no other treatments needed. On August 15, 2010 I went to the ER with right flank pain. After having a CT done the Dr. came in, when I asked what was causing the pain in my right side he said he was on concerned about…
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PRCC- no! Metanephric Adenoma
After undergoing an open partial nephrectomy 5wks ago for RCC, my results have just come back from pathology, and the tumour was found to be benign! Praise God- I can hardly believe it.. It has been identified as a Metanephric Adenoma, believed to be the benign adult equivalent of Wilm's Tumour as both develop from…
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LAUNCH OF THE MILITARY CANCER SURVIVOR'S DISCUSSION
After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
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Struggling with questions and 2 cancers at the same time
Roughly 3 weeks ago I found out that I have a large cancerous tumor at the opening to my cervix. The gynecological oncologist says that it is uterine cancer and I was scheduled for a hysterectomy and removal of my ovaries and tubes. I had a CT scan to study the tumor and at that time they found a mass in my right kidney. I…
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IM A MESS
i HAVE PROSTATE CANCER AND AM WAITING FOR SURGERY. I FOUND OUT I HAVE KIDNEY STONES AND 1 OR 2 MASSES ON MY KIDNEY. I'M HAVE A CT IN A MONTH. BETWEEN THE WAITING AND THE CONDITIONS-I CAN'T TAKE MUCH. I DON'T EAT OR SLEEP. WHAT TO DO- WHAT TO DO
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44 year old female with RCC
I was diagnosed on September 23rd, 2010 with RCC. I had a CAT scan a few months earlier for an unrelated illness and that's when they discovered the tumor on my right kidney. It was small a 1x4cm so I am thankful everyday to the Lord that this was found as early as it was. I had surgery September 23rd for ablation and to…
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my mothers kidney cancer
Hi everyone, I am a new member in here so thought Id introduce myself. My mother of 64 was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer in her right kidney. She had a nephrectomy on the 16th January and is now recovering, up till now all tests for other parts are clear and it hasnt spread. Although the doctors say shes had this…
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Could cyst on appendix be related to Kidney Cancer?
Ok. I'm the first to admit that when it comes to medical issues I'm not very knowledgable. My mom had a kidney removed last year and she just had her 1 year follow up. She has been told she has a small cyst on her appendix. Is it possible it could be a cancer reoccurance or is it just a cyst and I'm worrying too much?…
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Mentoring
For those of you interested the Cleveland Clinic sponsors A 4TH Angel Mentoring program where they will connect you with a person going through the same or similar stage you are going thru to discuss your concerns with. The cost is free and the information can be accessed from either the Cleveland Clinic or 4th Angel…