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Need for a urologist
I was recently diagnosed with a tumor the size of a grape (small) on the lower part of my left kidney and I am scheduled to have a partial nephrectomy in about 10 days. I was informed by the doctor who found the tumor that it would not be necessary for me to see an oncologist, but I want to leave no stone unturned in the…
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Pegylated Inteferon Alfa
My husband is having incredible results from this therapy but unpleasant side effects- does anyone else have any experience with it - It is a Phase 2 clinical trial but I was hoping to get some support from someone else going through this
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Mom-in-law
Hi Everyone, I myself am a 4x hodgkins survivor, but my mother-in-law was just diagnosed with kidney/colon cancer. They have suggested 5fu, does anyone know how this works and its side effects. Also, shouldn't they know exactly what and where the cancer is before they try any treatments? She had a kidney removed and part…
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INTERFERON-ALFA-2A/SARGRAMOSTIM/ALDESLEUKIN
REF TO THIS TREATENT I JUST FINISHED 24 TREATMENTS OF THE COMBINATION OF THESE DRUGS THEY WERE GIVEN TO ME 3 SHOTS A DAY 12 DAYS THEN 3WEEKS OF TO FEEL BETTER THEN 3SHOTS 12 MORE DAYS THE TREATMENT IS A HARD ONE IT MAKES YOU VERY SICK I RAN 102-105 FEVER EVERYDAY WITH SEVERE CHILLS AND NAUSEA BUT IT IS WORTH IT...I HOPE IT…
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INTERFERON-ALFA-2A/SARGRAMOSTIM/ALDESLEUKIN
REF TO THIS TREATENT I JUST FINISHED 24 TREATMENTS OF THE COMBINATION OF THESE DRUGS THEY WERE GIVEN TO ME 3 SHOTS A DAY 12 DAYS THEN 3WEEKS OF TO FEEL BETTER THEN 3SHOTS 12 MORE DAYS THE TREATMENT IS A HARD ONE IT MAKES YOU VERY SICK I RAN 102-105 FEVER EVERYDAY WITH SEVERE CHILLS AND NAUSEA BUT IT IS WORTH IT...I HOPE IT…
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my father
My father, 65 years old, is living with renal cancer. He is currently on Interlukin and Interferon and experiencing nausia, fatigue, and shakiness. Is there anything my mom and I can do to comfort him? How can we remain positive when he is so negative? Are any of you in therapy? Any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Biological therapy
Hello, Next week my mother-in-law begins biological therapy to treat her advanced kidney cancer. She has had her kidney removed but the cancer has spread to her liver, lungs, and bones. We just don't know what to expect. Does anyone out there have any experience with this treatment? Thank you.
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to weitz5
I can honestly say I know just how you feel, having had my left kidney removed 9 months ago due to stage 3 cancer. You have probably been to Steve Dunn's website on kidney cancer; it's the best there is, and still it doesn't answer everyone's questions. The worst thing about cancer, even so-called "remission", is the fear…
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Kidney - Renal & Transitional Cell
I read your message of June 1st and I am very symphathetic and understanding. Although my cancer is the other hard to treat kidney cancer (transitonal cell), it is difficult accepting that with all the new treatments there really isn't anything very effective against either kinds of kidney cancer. But, for encouragement, I…
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Transitional Cell/ Renal Pelvis
A few individals in my family have had this type of cancer. I am at risk, but I have no idea as to the symptoms or warning signs or screening tests. Can anyone clue me in?