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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…
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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