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interferon alpha
I was wondering if anybody has had interferon alpha for mets in the lung from renal cell cancer. I have been having injections 3 times a week and so far my tumor has shrunk. Has anybody had the same reaction.
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2 weeks ago today kidney removed
Lots of questions to others that have been there. I was told no chemo, no radation was needed. The mass on my left kidney was 8mm and was incapulated (?), I was told "I got it all". I did have a bone scan and a chest ct prior to surgury and everything looks great. My Dr is a man of very few words and I just was wondering…
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clinical trial pill called Sorafenib??
Hello everybody, My father who is age 65 underwent surgery 4 months ago to have his Kidney removed after being diagnosed with stage 4 Kindey Cancer.The cancer has spread to his lungs(2 small spots) and now he was just told to the bottom of his throat.He has been experiencing quite a bit of pain which he was taking…
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Cryogenic oblation coverage
My insurer, Anthem, declined coverage of my procedure for kidney cancer on August 19, calling it "investigative" and "exploratory." My doctor tells me the procedure -- a cryogenic oblation of a small tumor in my right kidney -- often is covered by insurers. If you had the same procedure and WERE covered, I would very much…
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more tests...
Hi everyone... i havent been on here in a while, dad recovered ok after having part of his kidney removed back in march 05, the pathology results took forever to come back ( i think it was like 5 weeks), specalist said it was a rare cancer, but not aggresive. was suprised tho when spec said he didnt want to see dad for a…
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Sonaferib
Recently started on sonaferib and would like info on how anyone got relief from the red, sore hands.
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Hallucianations in Stage 4 Kidney Cancer
My father has stage 4 Kidney cancer. Had his left kidney removed,and now cancer has spread to his lungs and now a bone up near his chest. They prescribed him Morphine Sulfate 30mg's about 3 weeks ago for the severe pain he's in,and he will be starting radiation for the bone cancer very soon. They recently just upped his…
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Coming up on one year check up.
Next week going for blood & cts not a nervous as at 6mo but just a bit. Had left kidney removed 6-14-2004. 10cm totally contained no envolment of any thing else. My doctor said it was stage 2 because of size only. Has anyone been through the same ,it helps to from some of you,and you have been a comfort in the past -…
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new to this kidney cancer
last july they found a mass on my left kidney hence in aug they removed the whole kidney and said that they got all the cancer with it. intill3 weeks ago i started getting pains all around the site where they took the kidney plus the orther side. they told me it was from the surgey but later after a lung scan they found…
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(renal tumor) and i was told.............
by a doctor and nurse.............. "if you have to get cancer, renal cancer is the kind you hope to get" Is it me is or is that just insensitive?
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Kidney removed
Hello, my father had one of his kidneys removed 4 months ago. It was not removed laproscopically,but with a large 12 " incision. Which they also had to bend his ribs on that same side. For the first couple of months he was feeling a lot of pain on his left side and back where the kidney was removed,but started to decrease…
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6 month scans
hi, i would like to ask all the prayer warriors out there to pray for me in agreement that my upcoming cat scans will be fine. i have a strong faith and i believe in intercessory prayer. thank all of you for your encouragement. kathie
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HELP NEED ADVICE HUB HAS RCC/SPOTS ON LUNGS/ BIG SPOT IN LEG
MY HUBBY HAS RRC AND HE HAS SPOTS IN LUNGS AND LEG. TO DAY THE DR.SAID IT WAS GROWING. HE IS NOW ON SOME CEMO BUT BEFOR THAT HE WAS SO TIRED ALL THE TIME IS THIS NORMAL. HELP ME TO KNOW WHAT MAYBE NEXT . DOSE ANYONE KNOW HOW THIS CAN GO ON? AND WHAT MIGHT I EXPECT NEXT. HE IS AT TIMES ANIMAIC AND HAS ALL READY HAD 8 PINTS…
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Renal Cell Carcinoma/Matastasized to Lung
I had a neprectomy in June '04. They now say I have nodules in my lung. Has anyone had this happen?
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A MIRACLE or Medical Negligence? Mixed feelings! Help!
I do not know where to begin. I was diagnosed in July 2005 with renalcell carcinoma (cancerous tumor in my kidney). I was told that I had to have a partial nephrectomy. I had my surgery 8/24 and my Doctor ended up taking my whole kidney. He said that the "tumor was occluding (cutting off) the the blood supply to the rest…
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bulge
hi, chicago, i have seen your replies here and it seems that you have a level head and a lot of info and experience.my surgery was six months ago. clear renal cell which they told me was totally encapsulated in the left kidney. stage 2 because of size. i have that bulge but i also have pain and stiffness with it even…
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One year check up
I'm going for blood work & cts ,had my right kidney removed 10cm tumor.Totally contained to my kidney I have been doing great and feel fine. Would love to hear from anyone with similar. I am a little worried, Thanks Larry
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SORAFENIB (BAY 43-9006)
If you have used this drug, please tell what your side effects were. My sister is using it for RCC and has developed a very sore throat. as well as hands and feet. Is this common? Thanks for your time. Bevsbro.
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urothelial -transitional cell carcinoma
Has anyone been diagnosed with this? I had my kidney removed April 2004. Then radiation. Thought it was gone but some small tumors appeared in my lungs in Jan. 2005. Since then I have had Chemo but my body doesn't tolerate it very well. Lose white and red blood cells. Any input is appreciated - Thanks. Marilyn
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Can anyone recommend a good specialist?
Is there anyone out there that may know of a good Liver Sergeon....My father has Renal Cell Carcinoma..and had his kidney removed about 6 years ago..since then his cancer came back in a form of 3 small tumors in the kidney cavity....one of his tumors is about 2 inches big but is in his Liver.....my father's doctor says…
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Which pain meds ?
I had my right kidney removed 6-14-2005 and I am doing great but lately my knees have been hurting and the Doc says maybe arthritis. What is a good pain med with one kidney ? Thanks Lolly
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Any advice would be greatly appretiated
Hello, I recently came across this website when searching for information for my father. My father has renal cancer and had his kidney removed back in 1998....since then his tumors came back in his kidney cavity and have been very small. he has been treated with research drugs, but at this point another surgery is an…
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re pathology report
hi, can anyone tell me how long do you wait for the pathology report to come back after having part of the kidney removed, its been 3 weeks since surgery and they are still not back, i did call the surgeon and spoke to his secretary and she said they werewaiting as some report has come back but specalist was quering…
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trying to understand pathology report!!
Hi all.... im sure someone here would be able to explain this to me , its been one month now since dad had part of his kidney removed, we have been asking for pathology reports for over 2 weeks now but they keep saying not back yet..to cut a long story short rang surgeon last week and was told they were quering something,…
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Please read this-i need advice and help
My father was diagnosed with having a cancerous tumor on his kidney. The whole kidney was scheduled to be removed, but the doctors found 2 small cancerous spots on his lungs. They are saying it's only about 2 millimeters. The doctor that was supposed to do the surgery is now refusing, saying he does not perform that type…
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need dialysis advice
i have renal failure but it feels like cancer cus it won't go away. 2 years ago i had a transplant and just 2 weeks ago it started to reject. i have had so many problems with dialysis that i am faced with a dicision. if i have to go back on long term dialysis i will have to have a fistula in my arm. my left arm is…
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re waiting times for having kidney removed
my dad will have his kidney removed March 16th.. but he has been waiting just over 7 weeks for this op, ( even tho he has health insurance) i think thats a fairly long time, suppose im just worried.
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Stg IV RCC
I had my left Kidney removed in Dec 2002.The cancer had spread to T1 vertebra on my spine. My right arm and hand had become numb from the tumor.I was sent to MD Anderson for the spine surgery. They operated for 11 hours on my spine going in from the front through my chest and neck. Then 3 weeks later they did a 13 hour…
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renal cell
Hi, this is day one for me and after looking around a bit i find it Very-Supportive more so then "other" site's. I do have renal cell cancer stage 3 advanced and i find it very hard dealing with all of life's little problems was frist Dx'd in 11-1999 and am still fighting and am not going to give-in i beleive the more…
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Looking to chat with Renal Cell Cancer Patients around my age (33)
Diagnosed with Renal Cell Cancer in May 2004. I am an Army Reservist and volunteered for a tour in Iraq at that time. My bloodwork from my physical before I deployed came back awful and they eventally found the tumor. Partial Nephrectomy to remove a Grade 3, 6-7 centimeter tumor from my right kidney. For whatever reason I…