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KCFighter
Hi KCFighter...I keep checking back but there is still no news from you. I sure hope your tests were clear. I also sent you an email I think, or is it a message from the site. Anyway, I am thinking about you and hoping that all went well. I finally went and had my CT scan and am assuming all is well because I've not heard…
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Treatment?
My mother-in-law was diagnosed with kidney cancer almost 1.5 months ago. The surgeon just put the surgery off AGAIN for another 2 weeks...is that normal procedure?
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Sutent experiences
Three moths ago my brother in law Peter (45 years) was diagnosed with stomach / adenocarcinoma cancer, unfortunately, metastasis at the liver was discovered. Hes been on chemotherapy all this time, after evaluation it was confirmed that the tumor at the stomach is stable; however, the metastasis is spreading even more.…
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Dealing with it twice
Please realize, I am a survivor of kindey cancer twice, even though it did take both kidneys I am a survivor. I went through alot of different treatments, I am here to talk to anyone about it
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Emotional impact of recurrence of renal cell
In 2001, I was had a partial nephrectomy performed on my left kidney for stage I renal cell cancer. In March, 2007 I was informed that a follow-up CT scan indicated that I had another tumor near the renal vein on the left kidney. My doctor says that the tumor is small and I have no signs of cancer at any other locations…
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Nexavar side effects
I have been taking Nexavar for 3 weeks, I had the dosage reduced after about a week and a half due to fatigue. I am now experiencing scalp pain and itching. I have been using Selson Blue for more than a week but the itching is worse. I also have the rash on my face and arms not on my feet and hands. My hair is thinning. So…
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Alternative therapies
My husband who was a healthy 54 year old underwent nephrectomy for kidney cancer in December. At the same time he had a piece removed from a pulmonary artery that had broken off from the tumor growing up his vena cava and lodged in the pulmonay artery. After being sent home he was again hospitalized for 3 weeks with an…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National Cancer Institute, only 500 even…
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renal cell reaches brain (?)
sister is in 27th day of chemo-full body mri shows cancer has reached brain--can anyone tell me what to expect-entire family heartbroken-any info will help us
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Kidney-Onc Mailing list
Folks, not to take anything away from this wonderfully helpful site, but if you have questions specifically about RCC, I urge you to go here: http://listserv.acor.org/archives/kidney-onc.html and sign up for the kidney-onc mailing list. You'll find that it's filled with knowledgable people and you can often get a response…
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Post Renal Cell Carcinoma Test
My husband had RCC in the left kidney back in March and they did a left nephrectomy,and so he has been going for blood work and chest x rays every 3 months and yesterday was his second set of 3 month check up and they did the blood work and all,and he said the chest x rays looked good,but the nurse called back this morning…
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Renal Cell Carcanoma
Sister's cancer returned with a vengeance after four years - dr put her on Sunitinib--anyone taking this that can share their experience? If she doesn't respond she only has a few months left. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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renal cell carcinoma
My spouse was diagnosed with RCC in March of 2006. Started taking Nexavar which shrank the tumers slightly in lungs, but nowhere else in the first 6 months(it has spread to the lungs,lympnodes and bones) We went to the Dr for leg pain only to find that the RCC had eaten most of the bone in the leg requiring to have a metal…
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Post Renal Cell Cracinoma Surgery Pain
I had my left kidney removed in 2002 ( full left radical nephrectomy ) and ever since I have had pain at incision site, low back pain, pain in groin area, and pain in left leg. I have had steroid injections and am taking pain meds. with little relief from pain. If anyone has had or is still having pain similar to mine…
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Goji Juice/Berries
Does anyone have experience with this product? Apparently it as it's origins in China, and it's english name is Barbary Wolfberry Fruit, or Fructus lycii. Research indicates that it is esp. beneficial to the liver and the kidney. See http://www.herbasin.com/database/gouqizi.htm
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kidney cancer
i had cancer of the cervix and then after extensive surgery three months later kidney cancer. I have a colostomy and a neo bladder and find it very hard to be around people because of this. It has now been two years and i still panic when i have to leave my home to go to any event
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renal cell , return report Nexavar
I joined in june and reported my husband going on Nexavar. He did react with a terrible rash and had to half the amount of Nexavar. Takes a benedryl 1/2 hour before taking pills. Is doing very very well AND the catscan showed he still had all his nodules in his lungs but ALL WERE SHRINKING !!!!!!!! We know the primary…
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Is Side / Flank Pain 4 Months Post-Op Normal?
July 2nd will be 4 months since I had a laparoscopic nephrectomy surgery to remove my right kidney. I've been recovering well but have been noticing that the same side pain I had gone into the doctor complaining about before they diagnosed me has returned (text books call the side pain "flank pain"). It's a dull ache on my…
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Kidney removal surgery
I had bladder cancer in 2004 had my bladder removed now on June 26 have to have my left ureter and left kidney removed due to cancer tumors. I am very nervous about having the surgery and only one kidney. I heard it is a painful operation. Does anyone have any suggestions to get through the surgery so I can fight this…
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First year tests down...life to go?
I am glad to say that my anxiety level has just gone down with good news from my first year test results. My liver enzymes have elevated but my doc says not related to cancer but rather fatty liver problem?? So, from the kidney on now to the liver. I'm sure I'll be dieting here shortley after my celebration this weekend.
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need someone to talkk to
I have so many questions to others that have gone through the kidney cancer ordeal. I have gone back and read other inquires but still need someone to chat with. Any takers?
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Just Diagnosed, so many Q's
I just lost my 43 yr. old sister to pancreatic cancer last Sept. On 12/9/05 I had CT scan revealing a 2.5cm tumor in my right kidney...BAM!there it is...just 3 months after losing my sister, I know face cancer myself. Nothing was found anywhere else after chest x-ray, bonescan, urine cytology, & CT of pelvis & abdomen.…
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second chemo treatment
ok i am still new with this but had my second chemo treatment 6 days ago and i got a whole lot of different reations then i did the first time. veen having to go back to the hospital for a tranfusion because i could not do a thing i have renal cell they also were telling me at the hospital that their really is not a cure…
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Post surgery questions
It's been three months since my kidney surgery and I too have this bulge in my side. My surgeon tells me it is not a hernia as does my internist, however my cardiologist and my back doctor both tell me that it sure looks like one. How does one find out if it is a hernia for sure or worse, as Coni has now described, or just…
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Sex after kidney removal???
is there anyone that 6 months after right kidney removal decrease of sex life,is this common? pls. respond....
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Kidney removal
I had my Kidney removed on Aug 3rd 2005, how long does it normally take to regain strength and get past the pain???
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Kidney Cancer
Hi to everyone! I just had removal of my right kidney, due to RRC cancer. No cancer showed up anywere else in my body, "Thank God"!
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HELP-surgery went well but now?
Help has this happened to anyone else? My mother-in-law had surgery a month ago for kidney cancer all went well and the surgeon said he got it all. She was released from the hospital a week later but she got worse. She went to the emergency room 3 times the next week the 3rd time they admitted her. She had pneumonia and…
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Need Help While at NIH
My wife is having a check up at NIH and we can't afford the high prices for a hotel room. Does anyone know an inexpensive place to stay? My wife is the cancer survivor and will be in Bethesda for 3 days in February. If you can give me some ideas, please write me, Howie, at hra246@aol.com
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Encouraging news
2006-01-26 FDA OKs Pfizer Stomach, Kidney Cancer Drug AP WASHINGTON (Jan. 26) - A Pfizer Inc. drug won speedy federal approval Thursday to combat a rare stomach cancer and advanced kidney cancer. Sunitinib, to be marketed as Sutent, is the first cancer drug to simultaneously win Food and Drug Administration approval for…