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    Kidney Cancer

     

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    • User: "michgluz"

      I'm back

      65. Since 2003, after rapid unexplained wight loss (16 kg), I struggle my kidney cancer (RCC). May 2005 - partial nephrectomy in order to remove a 5 cm tumor. During operation - contamination under th…
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      Started by michgluz
      Most recent by donna_lee
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "corey50"

      FOLLOW UP TESTS AFTER SURGERY

      hi everybody, i posted this question a few weeks ago and i was wondering if anybody else out there might have some info. i had stage 1 rcc diagnosed in nov 08. had a full nephrectomy on left kidney do…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by corey50
      Most recent by corey50
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "tbado"

      Getting diagnosed with Kidney cancer and prior PCV

      Prior to my being diagnosed with RCC in 2003, I was diagnosed with idiopathic polycythemia vera(my blood was like sludge) My erythropoietin was normal. My primary tumor made a similar protein that fun…
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      Started by tbado
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "ismetals"

      does anyone have info on BCG?

      My neighbor has kidney cancer and is being treated with a tecnique call BCG? I was told by him that the are intorducing a bacterial into his cancer to destroy it. He's on his third week of treatment w…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by ismetals
      Most recent by CynthiaA
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "jls1557"

      8 years out

      I am eight years out from a having my right kidney removed due to a maliginat tumor of 5cm in size. I went to all of my follow up treatments and all that showed up was a cyst on left kidney and was to…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by jls1557
      Most recent by bangormom
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "bangormom"

      Affinitor approved fpr mrcc mon march 31 by the fda

      Hi folks, We have new weapon in our battle against mrcc (kidney cancer that has spread). This new drug was known as rad001 when it was in clinical trials and had shown promising results. I don't have …
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      0 point
      Started by bangormom
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "ismetals"

      neighbor just diagnosed

      I just brought my neighbor into the hospital for his first treatment. he's 72 and has kidney cancer among others. He's going to get some sort of bacterial treatment. Can anyone tell me more about it?
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by ismetals
      Most recent by ismetals
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "MariaMilam"

      Another Sutent Question

      Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site and new to kidney cancer. I was diagnosed with RCC (Clear Cell) on June 20th of this year and had a left radical nephrectomy on July 14th. We weren't wasting any time…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by MariaMilam
      Most recent by cashche
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "mother76"

      Sutent

      Hi,I,am the wife of a older man who has had cancer,first started 27 years ago,Bladder cancer,he had laser surgery,it was gone for over 27 years,it came back 3 years ago,again he had laser surgery,it w…
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      0 point
      Started by mother76
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "corey50"

      FOLLOW UP TESTING SCHEDULE

      hi everybody, thank you so much to everyone who posts on this board it has been so helpful to me. MY QUESTION IS WHAT IS YOUR FOLLOW UP PLAN FOR TESTING FOR RECURRENCE? i was stage 1 renal cell carcin…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by corey50
      Most recent by donna_lee
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "corey50"

      SURGERY SCAR

      hi everyone, thank you all for posting on this board, i was diagnosed back in nov. 08 and have been on the board many times for information and reassurances. i had a radical nephrectomy (of my left ki…
      86 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by corey50
      Most recent by wordnerd
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "kenrichards"

      Surgery on 2-18-09

      I had a 1-inch tumor on my left kidney that was removed on 2-18-09. I was told they caught it very early and that I have an excellent chance to never have cancer again since it was so small and had no…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by kenrichards
      Most recent by kenrichards
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "BBBUNNY777"

      surgery on the 2/26/09

      Hello everyone, My husband was just told he has RCC a 10 cin tumor that may have spread to lungs (in the chest x ray they saw swollen lympnodes) we are scared to death. I also just lost my job so ther…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by BBBUNNY777
      Most recent by wordnerd
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "velmasue"

      Kidney Cancer and now Nephrotic Diabetes Insipidus

      Hi All, I had a nephrectomy 2 years ago due to Kidney cancer stage I. I went to my Dr complaining that I am always thirsty and I wake up every 2 hours in the night to urinate even when I try not to dr…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by velmasue
      Most recent by bangormom
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "akagumbo"

      Wilms tumor 1973 late effects

      I had my left kedney removed in 1974 at 18 months, the cancer spred to my righ lung, part of my righ main artirie, and then to my brain. All these surgeries were done before the age of 5. Recently I h…
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      0 point
      Started by akagumbo
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "auntiemo"

      Newly Diagnosed/Awaiting Surgery

      I am 3 weeks of being diagnosed with renal carcenoma. Left Kidney has tumor(golf ball size) at the top. I was told by the surgeon that he thinks the Kidney can be saved. I am receiving the robotic sur…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by auntiemo
      Most recent by sp
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "unknown"

      Survey

      Hey everyone, my name is Paul Hogan and I am currently a psychology student at the California State University in Fresno. I am currently conducting research on the life outlooks of cancer survivors. I…
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      0 point
      Started by unknown
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "AmazingHands"

      Major kidney complications at birth

      I just wanted to share this story about this boy that was born with major kidney complications. This may bring strength or courage to anyone that is dealing with the same or similar situation.. http:/…
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      0 point
      Started by AmazingHands
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "sadie1047"

      Alternative Tx

      I have currently been undergoing tx including Torisel injections for almost a year....I've read all the materials for traditional tx which some seems to be fantastic...but I was wondering if anyone ha…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by sadie1047
      Most recent by LisaHutch
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "donsuzbee"

      Genetic testing

      On September 19 my daughter and I will do genetic testing for Kidney cancer. I was diagnosed July 2007 renal clear cell carcinoma and had a right nephrectomy. My daughter was diagnosed with a tumor, "…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by donsuzbee
      Most recent by [Deleted User]
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "lupi1314"

      Dad's Fight

      Hi Everyone. My dad (53) was recently diagnosed with advanced renal cell carcinoma. It has spread from his kidney to his liver and his lung. Recently he had his left femur removed because the cancer h…
      68 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by lupi1314
      Most recent by stebbsbob
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "JMS75"

      Partner of a patient

      My name is Jason and my girlfriend and love of my life was diagnosed with kidney cancer 4 months ago. It is the 2nd time. It has spread to her Adrenal glands and the prognosis wasn't good. They told h…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by JMS75
      Most recent by Greyhill
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "His_emmy"

      "I shall but love you better after death"

      On Friday afternoon June 11th, at about 2:20 PM, my mighty Dragon ceased his fearless roar. He went very peacefully to a well deserved rest after fighting the biggest battle of his life. His lady and …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by His_emmy
      Most recent by axelson
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "jessiejon"

      My Michael

      Hello, I am new to this board and I feel so lost and sad. My husband has been diagnosed with RCC and spread to his clavicle. The news at the oncologist today was so upsetting to us both, I feel like I…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by jessiejon
      Most recent by praz2him
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "rowsdower"

      Percutaneous Cryoablation for Kidney Cancer

      I've been reading about the success of Percutaneous Cryoablation in the treatment of RCC . Everything I've read so far says it is and has been limited to tumors up to 7 cm. in diameter. The reason giv…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by rowsdower
      Most recent by [Deleted User]
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "Suek57"

      What should I be looking for in test results?

      I had a radical nephrectomy of my right kidney in Feb 2008 - Type 1, Stage 2, no infiltration anywhere else. My Dr. said there was no need to check anything until December because he considered me "cu…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by Suek57
      Most recent by [Deleted User]
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "k5000"

      how long in hospital

      i was wondering how long the doctors kept you in the hospital after a partial nephectomy. my surgery is scheduled for friday june 13th. my doctor is not going for a lap surgery.
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by k5000
      Most recent by Suek57
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "sr2680"

      need advise

      Dear Memebers, this is my first post here. I have been surfing web for the past 8 hours trying to figure things out. I am writing this post on behalf of my father. He is 61 and while going through his…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by sr2680
      Most recent by lbinmsp
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "laujean"

      urologist or urologic oncologist?

      A friend has been dxd w/ renal cancer; the tumor seems to be contained in one kidney, which will need to be removed shortly. She was referred to a local urologist who can do the surgery, but it has no…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by laujean
      Most recent by [Deleted User]
      Kidney Cancer
    • User: "robinlouise"

      Sutent

      My husband has been on a clinical trial taking Sutent before surgery. He has a tumor on each kidney. One was 10cm and the other 5cm. He had his 1st cat scan after 2 cycles and it has showed a shrinkag…
      44 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by robinlouise
      Most recent by sdloach
      Kidney Cancer
     

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