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rcc with matt to duodenum and lungs, poss bone
diagnosed with rcc matt to duodenum, lungs and bone. What a surprise after my wife fighting breast cancer in 03 and leukemia in 06, both in remission and doing very well. SO now I start my battle. I had the rt Kidney removed 12-28 and all looked good, all my test came back negetive for the cancer spread. But over the last…
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looking to start walk or fund raise for renal cell cancer- my dad passed away from it feb 5th this y
looking to start maybe a walk or some sort of fundraising in the boston area for this type of cancer. my father just passed away from it on Februaty 5th and i want to do what i can to help raise money or do something for this kind of cancer..is there anyone that can help??
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taking of lymph nodes and adrenal gland ?
I had surgery three months ago and they didn't take my lymph nodes or adrenal gland. Said it didn't matter. It does to me. They mentioned that the survival rates are the same either way. Promising huh! Partial nephrectomy also. Good choice? I don't know. I guess you have to trust the doctors. My surgery was at Mayo clinic.…
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cola/tea/black/dark red urine
I truly am sorry for all you have endured and am truly grateful if someone's experience can help me. 41 yr female Urinating cola/tea/black/dark brown/dark red urine for the last 6 months. Almost on a daily basis. I have upper ab spasms near right rib cage , flank pain, jaundice, extreme fatigue, salt cravings, severe pain…
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FOLLOW UP CHECK-UPS
hi everybody, i'd like to ask you all a question. when you go for your follow ups to your urologist does he/she give you a physical exam? my dr. sees me in his actual office, he only checks my b.p., urine and asks how i'm doing. he never, since the surgery, checks my incision site or feels my abdomen for any abnormalities.…
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Recovery
I had a radical nephectomy (left kidney removed) on Jan. 22 and am still experiencing pain in my back in the area where the kidney was removed. Does anyone know how long this discomfort last? I am so frustrated at this point.
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Surgery on 1/22/10
Diagnosed with Transitional Cell Cancer in my left kidney. The Dr is doing a scope and biopsy to confirm the cancer type and stage. There may be a slight potential that it is not cancer. If it is, he plans to take the kidney, ureter and a piece of the bladder. Anyone else with similar cancer and procedure? Any comments are…
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Kidney cancer symptoms?
I have posted this same message in the bladder cancer forum becuase I wasnt sure where would be the best placr for this but,I am a 27 year old male and I am really concerned about my health. I have been having strange urinary symptoms since December and I am affraid it might be cancer .I would like for some one to please…
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Just turned 30 and just found very probable possibility of kidney cancer
I just here looking for people's prior experiences, support, but mostly hope. My husband just turned 30 a couple weeks ago and this week we began the whirlwind of probable kidney cancer. There is a possibility that is may be a different form of cancer (lymphoma), but kidney cancer is the most likely the animal we are…
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Pain and Suffering After A Radical Nephectomy (Lap Style)
I have a kidney mass and another adrenal mass, same side. I have a radical nephrectomy scheduled for this Friday. I've read quite a few complaints from people who have suffered pain for years after having this procedure done. I'd like to get some balance. If you are reading this and had a radical done and a good recovery,…
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NEW TO WEB SITE
IM NEW TO THIS SITE , BUT VERY FAMILIAR WITH RCC, DX IN 2005 WITH TUMOR STAGE II IN MY LEFT KIDNEY, HAD RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY OF THE KIDNEY, 6 MONTH CHECK UP FOUND SMALLER TUMOR IN MY RIGHT KIDNEY, ANOTHER SURGERY PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY AND ALLS WELL FOR 4 YEARS. REGULAR CHECK UPS, FEELING FINE, GOT USE TO ONLY HAVING 1 KIDNEY.…
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right kidney mass???
my name is atos,,, just had a radical nephrectomy jan.18.renal mass was 5 cm and today I had the pathology report... it is metanephric adenoma... only 136 cases around the world reported with 1 metastastis.I feel very happy that the tumor was not cancer,but this is very new words for me.. is anyone know something about it?…
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CT scan results
Hello all, I had my 6 month post nephrectomy ct scan yesterday. Today my doctor called and said there is a spot on the scan where my kidney used to be. He said it is most likely a seroma (at least that is what I think he called it). I have to have a pet scan on Friday to make sure. Does anyone have experiences with seromas?
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Hello: Post Surgery
I went to the emergency room on Aug 25th for what was thought to be a problem with the appendix. A CT Scan showed a tumor on my left Kidney about the size of a golf ball. I don't need to explain to everyone on this board the million of thoughts that went through my head at once. They never did find out what was causing so…
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Clinical Trial: Sutent/Nexavar/Placebo. Anyone on this trial?
I was diagnosed with stage 3a kidney cancer. Had radical right nephrectomy on 7/2/09. Oncologist says I need to be in a clinical trial. I got two other opinions and both said the same thing. Since the tumor had come out of the capsule a little bit, my risk of recurrence is higher. Has anyone else taken part in the clinical…
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Recurrance , 3 years clear, new spot
had stage 3Tb in May 2006, 10cm tumor removed along with my kidney and adrenal gland. then on Nexavar for a year. that was so much fun. have been clear for 3 years. then on my recent MRI, they found a 2cm spot on my right kidney. just had a cryo-ablation procedure, walked in, walked out the end of the day. i'm told this is…
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possible renal ca recurrence
Hi all - I am new to this. My husband had a left partial lower nephrectomy for "slow growing" renal cell ca over 1 year ago. Ct scan after 6 months was negative. He had a CT scan last week. They said that there is a suspicious growth adjacent to the bowel-on his kidney. CT 6 months ago showed this but they thought it was…
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Wilms tumor long term issues
My daughter was diagnosed at 4 months, she had a partial nephrectomy (pardon my misspelling i swear i purposely do NOT learn to spell these words!) anyway...her other kidney was a bit small so they couldn't take the whole kidney with the tumor out. She had radiation and chemo...and since this was 1989 more of both than…
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I need help with some feedback from all of you out there! Please
My mother-in-law is 82 years of age and in poor health, alzhiemers, diabetes, pacemaker and defibulator. She has been told she has slow growing kidney cancer with a possibility of lymph node involvement. We are waiting on the tests for that. The Dr. has recommended chemo by mouth if the lymph nodes are involved and kidney…
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Kidney cancer diagnosed Nov 24.
Dr says it is only in Kidney and they will try to remove just the tumor Dec 14, labaroscopicly. If cannot get all the tumor, may have to remove the whole kidney. Tumor is only about 2.5cm X 3cm.
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Topotecan effectiveness on Small Cell lung cancer met to kidneys?
I posted in the Lung group and it was suggested I post here as well. (can read the original post here: http://csn.cancer.org/node/183005) Mom (age 76)was diagnosed in April 2009 with Small Cell Lung Cancer. She underwent first round of treatment of Cisplatin & Etoposide and radiation. The cancer met to brain and she…
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barium before CT question
I am having my first CT scan after my surgery of 6 months ago. I have to drink two bottles of barium before the scan, which is in the morning. My question is whether or not it will be feasible to go to work after the scan. I've never had barium before so I am not sure what the effects will be. Any advice will be…
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Seepage after surgery
I had a partial on my right kidney on Mon 12/21, they inserted a small drainage tube for drainage. I was released from the hospital on Thurs 12/24, and they took the drainage tube out of me. I have been home now for 4 days and it is still seeping pretty much I have to change dressing 3 or 4 times a day,. Has anyone else…
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High Blood pressure after kidney removal
I had my kidney removed 10 days ago and now my BP is up and my doctor wants to put me on medication to lower it. I have always been healthy, no weight issues, don't smoke or drink and eat healthy. I am nervous about going on BP medication so soon after the surgery. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Oncologist??
I just found this site yesterday by accident. I'm 60 yr young female, had a left nephrectomy 7/10/06. I had no symptoms,just a feeling that I had cancer. My husband died of prostate cancer 3 years before and I thought maybe I was just being paranoid because of that. I really thought maybe ovarian, or colorectal, but kidney…
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ANXIOUS AND WAITING
hi everybody, i have my 6 mos. ct scan (chest and abdomen) coming up next week. this will be my first since my surgery in dec. 08. i am so nervous about it. i can't stop thinking about it. i found out i had rcc after something was seen on my left kidney during a routine ultrasound. i was then sent for a ct scan, another ct…
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Don't Really Know Which Discussion Group I Belong In
Hello all. I'm not new to cancer but I'm new to this board. Don't know if I should be in the bladder cancer or kidney cancer group but all help or direction would be greatly appreciated. My husband has been a six year survivor of stage III colon cancer and just received his officially cured credintials September 2009.…
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kidney cancer with mets to brain
Husband has has both the kidney and the brain tumor removed, he has had blood clots in the lungs, brain bleed, hydrocephalas and now a tumor on the pituitary gland. Also has a spot in both lungs and a small tumor under the arm and they say it isn't in the lymph nodes. He is not getting any treatment and not scheduled for…
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Newly diagnosed -Papillary Kidney Cancer
I know someone who was recently diagnosed with Papillary Kidney cancer and they are looking for someone to talk to about it....is there anyone out there with the same diagnosis who willing to talk to them? I posted this in the threads of the 2006 discussion about this, but thought it might get lost...so I am posting here…
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Post radical nephrectomy (keyhole) complications
Hi everyone. I'm 25 years old and had my left kidney removed a year ago as a result of being diagnosed with a Wilms tumor. Since then I have had some symptoms occur which I believe are related to the surgery and was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience... My left kidney was removed and shortly after my…