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Need some information
Hi Everyone, My brother-in-law just had surgery for kidney cancer. One kidney was completely removed. Cancer spread to his lung (2 spots) and one spot was removed and the second spot wasn't. He is supposed to start a treatment in 3 weeks in the hospital and he will have to be hospitalized for 5 days. Does anyone know what…
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Advocacy organizations for Kidney Cancer
I recently joined a new organization called Action to Cure Kidney Cancer. They were founded in the begining of 2003 and have made strides legislatively. The target of this organization is research which will lead to treatments. As you may know, the National Cancer Institures annual budget is 1 billion dollars, but only 20…
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Scan Anxiety (aka Scanxiety)
I am now less than a week from my next CT Scan and my anxiety level is building. (I think my anxiety is enhanced by the fact my cancer is classified as high risk of reoccurrence.) I know that I have been treated at one of the finest hospitals in the country by some of the best doctors in the world which has dramatically…
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looking for anwers
Hello everyone , I'm new here and I have Kidney Cancer. I need help I went to see my doctor a few weeks ago, when my doctor told me and my mother all I wanted do was get very mad and walk out of the office, but my doctor told my for me to start my treament I would have to make a chose of an IV or the pills. can anyone tell…
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Another new diagnosis
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with a Stage 1 tumor in Nov. 07 It was small (2cm) and located on the right kidney at the artery feeding the kidney. They say a radical nephrectomy is the solution as a partial is not an option. I just had a second CT scan with contrast taken to validate the initial diagnosis and to see if the…
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new to this!
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH RENAL CELL OF THE LEFT KIDNEY IN FEB. OF THIS YEAR. I HAVE HAD A BONE SCAN, AND ULTRA SOUNDS OF LIVER, SPLEEN, RIGHT KIDNEY, BLADDER AND PELVIC AREA. ALSO SEVERAL MRIS AND OTHER CT SCANS. THEY REMOVED MY LEFT KIDNEY MARCH OF THIS YEAR. I HAD THE OLD SURGERY WITH A HUGE INCISION. THEY ALSO TOOK OUT MY…
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help understanding.....
Hello all. I just got a quick result of my ultrasound I had done on monday via advice nurse my PCP is out til tues. She said basicly that yes I have a complicated cyst measuring close to 5cm. Also there are a few smaller cysts that are seen. She told me I have to wait til the dr comes back on tues to see what's the next…
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Newly diagnosed stage IV
I was diagnosed on 6/26/04 with clear cell renal cancer, stage IV. I have a fantastic support group of family & friends, but would like to talk to people who are experiencing what I am.
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Dealing with young children
I am recovering from kidney cancer. It has been 2 years since it was first discovered and 18 months since it was treated by having my kidney removed. Everything has been going well until my last visit. Something might be in my lungs. I am wrestling with a delima and am looking for input. I have two wonderful daughters.…
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New to site but thank goodness I found it!
Had a dull backache foever!!! Pee'd blood the night bfore they found kidney cancer on April 16, surgery May 5, removed left kidney and per surgeon, all of cancer (tumor 7.2 x 7.8 x 5). There was none outside capsule and scans then showed nothing anywhere else. I am now seeing an oncologist and in preparation for chemo…
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I have just been Diagnosed with Stage 1 of RCC
I will be 65 years old in April.I was diagnosed last week with stage 1 of RCC on my right kidney.It was found by accident in the ER scanning for another possable problem when I went in with a high fever and I was Immediately scheduled for an IPV CT. The IPV CT revealed a 2cm tumor INSIDE the kidney. My Urology Doctor is…
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choice of surgery
Hi y'all! I was diagnosed with a small tumor on my right kidney 2 weeks ago while takiing an MRI for my uterine fibroids. Thank God for technology such as MRI's, CAT SCANS, and dye, that can show early detection!!! Early detection is a blessing! I am 32 years old! Please help: My doctor at UCLA LA said I can either get a…
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Questions
I am 64 years old and have just been diagnosed with Kidney Cancer. My Tumor measures 2cm, I have no health insurance, but being a veteran the VA provides me my medical needs. I was scheduled for surgery (Partial nephrectomy) but the surgery had to be put off, as my blood pressure was too high. They have rescheduled my…
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Renal Cell Carcinoma
Is there anyone out there that is taking Nexavar,and if so, how long and is it helping? My spouse has been on Nexavar for about 2 weeks now with mild side effects.The cancer has spread to the lungs,lymphnodes and bones. We are hoping that there is someone out there that has been on Nexavar for awhile that can share info on…
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sutent
I am in my first round of sutent (22nd day) and have developed a rash on my face, neck, hands, and arms. Has anyone experienced this and have you found a lotion that will help?
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Symptoms that you have experienced with kidney cancer?
I am currently being further evaluated as I have a 4 cm cyst on my left kidney found by CT scan. Radiology report suggests that I have an ultrasound done to further evaluate. My question is this: What signs or symptoms did you reconize and look back now and think that it was related to you having kidney cancer? pains ,…
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Kidney Cancer.
My Mom passed away recently. I was in so desperatedly hurt. At the begining, she felt pain in her lower back, occasionally,she has a drop of blood in her urine. They did an Ultrasound on her, and it came back that a stone in her right kidney, no mass. The urologist didnot believe in that hospital, he has my mom do another…
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Metastisized Kidney Cancer Survivor?
Hi all, I am a cancer survivor myself but last year found out a good friend got kidney cancer. It has spread to his back (L3 & T10 disks) and his ribs are spotted all over. It has not spread to any vital organs, just the bones. Does anyone know of any metastisized kidney cancer survivor's that I could get him to talk to or…
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Renal Carcinoma and the Vena Cava
My mother had surgery on Friday to remove the kidney and mass, and repair the vena cava. Unfortunately, her surgeons said that after removing the mass and viewing the vena cava, if they attempted to remove the blood clot she would probably die. The blood clot/ cancer cells extend from where her right kidney was up to her…
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Followup tests
What followup was ordered after the initial removal of the kidney for cancer? Has anyone had a P.E.T. scan? I think that is what it is called. I have had breast cancer and kidney cancer within the last year and a half. I just had my kidney out in February 2005.
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Swollen ankles, feet
Hi ~ I've been on once/week Torisel since March, 2009. Suddenly, within the last several weeks, my feet and ankles have swollen incredibly. I can't fit into most of my shoes. I bought compression knee-hose at the drug-store, have been taking 20mg of Lasix every other day, and have just about depleted my salty snack intake…
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Update on my amazing husband
My angel Art was diagnosed with advanced renal cell carcinoma in September of 2007. He sustained a fractured femur when he stumbled getting off a plane, and it was discovered to be caused by a tumor. Further tests revealed that the tumor was malignant and began in the kidney. Art endured 4 surgeries, 3 weeks of radiation…
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Good News on most recent CT
I really can relate to all the fears, problems, etc. that you all are going thru. But just have to share that my CT came back OK. After having the initial surgery in 2006 and mets recurrences in 07 and 08, plus some really questionable CT's this past winter, I was ecstatic to get a clean report this week. Altho I'm used to…
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Kidney cancer but having pain on the other side also?
I am recently diagnosed and wanted to know if anyone had pain on their unaffected side. My scans turned out OK for the "good" side. Needless to say I am worried. I am not getting much response from my doctor. I still am waiting for my specialist appointment and am wondering if I should investigate this pain further. Thanks…
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Symptoms
Hi everyone! I am a 6 year survivor of RCC. I had a radical nephrectomy in July 2003. At the time of diagnosis, my only symptom was blood in my urine by testing, not visible. My first CT scan showed nothing. The following year, a mass showed on ultrasound. My concern is this. I recently saw my nephrologist to check my…
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Awaiting Open Partial Nephrectomy
New here. I am having an open partial nephrectomy on my left kidney on October 1st. I haven't received an actual diagnosis yet. As I'm reading through so many of these posts it seems as though many people already know the stage, etc prior to surgery. Urologist told me that 90% of the time, the type of tumor I have is…
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New kidney cancer, I need some advice!
Hello everyone! I am a 52 year old male who has just been diagnosed with a 4cm solid Rt. kidney tumor. I believe now that I have been mis-diagnosed for 5 years, having symptoms of back pain. Of course I am quite worried. I live in northern Illinois and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a specialist in my…
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DaVinci Surgery: who has had it?
I was wondering how many people here have had the DaVinci robotic surgery and if so how did it go? Where did you have it done? Were they able to just remove the tumor or did the whole kidney need to come out? I'm having trouble finding a doctor who will use the DaVinci on me. So far two have said it would be overkill in my…
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combination of drugs
There is a fairly good chance that my husband will be put on avastin and interferon. Am I right to think that this will increase his chances of getting side effects if, for instance, if both drugs list a particular side effect. If anyone has been on this combination or can speak to this situation, I'd be grateful
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Lesion found in Lung at post surgery check up
Hi, everyone, I found a tumor in my right kidney during my regular check up last year and then had a partial nephretomy at the end of October, 2008 to remove the 2.2 cm tumor and DX T1a renal cell carcinoma, coventional clear cell type with Fuhrman Grade 2. During my post surgery check up in April this year. A CT scan done…