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Kidney Cancer

Is a chest xray accurate for detection of spread of kidney cancer to lungs
My mother, age 67 was diagnosis with stage 1 kidney cancer in October of 2003. She had a left hand assisted radical nephretomy. After surgery she was told that the tumor (3.2 cm) was encapsulated and had not spread. I am worried because her breathing prior to diagnosis and now consists of puffing from time to time and she…
Why don't I feel lucky?
I have had cancer twice, the latest time was a month ago. By freak chance I found that I had a golf ball size mass on my right kidney. The kidney was removed and I found that it had not spread. This is the forth organ I've had removed and the doctors say that I'm cancer free. How can I believe that? And why don't I feel…
Don't know how to feel.
I'm a single guy, live alone, diagnosed at age 37, stage II renal cell carcinoma, right kidney, July 2000. Three days later I was in surgery for a radical nephrectomy, tumor, kidney, lymph nodes, etc. It was all handled very quickly and matter-of-factly, no emotion, no tears. I never felt sad, or mad, or any of those other…
RCC tumor with many blood vessels
Has anyone ever heard of a better prognosis for a RCC tumor that has developed many blood vessels to sustain itself? I know I saw a post somewhere about thsi aand I am wondering if there is any truth to it?
Help!
My father was diagnosed with a tumor in his chest area two weeks ago. On Monday of last week, his heart surgeon (he had 5 by-passes 2 years ago)removed a large lemon-sized tumor from his chest cavity. It was malignant & free floating. It had even started eating at his ribs & three were removed. The tumor was attached to…
RCC diagnosed in 2/2003
Hi ya'll -- I turned 60 four weeks after my dx of RCC. I had been healthy and VERY active, and had never been hospitalized. I woke up one morning urinating blood, so went to the ER, where they warned me that this could be cancer, and sent me directly to the urologist who did IVP, CT, XR, blood cultures, etc. I was sent…
What about after nephrectomy?
Seven years ago, I had my right kidney removed, and the last time I saw the doctor for that was when he removed the staples. I changed doctors about a year ago, but even the new doctor shows little interest in my remaining kidney. He did order a creatinine test after a CT scan for a fibroid, but that's all. The result was…
progress drinking water after kidney surgery
It's been one week since surgery and my daughter-in-law's mom still cannot hold down even a little drink of water. Is this normal?- when kidney is removed.
CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
recent rcc diagnosis stage 3
My name is Galen, I'm 53, diagnosed rcc on july 02. Removed left kidney in sept. '02, 8.5 centimeter clear cell, took surrounding tissues and found no lymph nodes. Spent two weeks hospitalized for small bowel adhesions. Surgeon said I was cancer free, have had five ct scans, one mri, and one bone scan. Cancer free May 29…
20 Year Old with Kidney Cancer
Hello there, I'm new to the ACS CSN, so bare with me. I was diagnosed with Liver cancer back in April of 2002, when I collapsed in my front yard. I was in the hospital for a week, until they found out I had liver cancer. It was in December, when I was then diagnosed with Kidney Cancer, it formed in my left kidney. I also…
Spread to lymp nodes
Has anyone had RCC spread to the lymph nodes. What are the symptoms
Recovery Worries
I was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March of this year. I was in stage T2. On May 7 they removed two thirds of my left kidney. Things were progressing nicely (I thought) until mid June when I began to experience swelling along the incision. Now, it is continuously swollen, adding about six inches to my waist line (I say…
New to Kidney Cancer but Growing Old Fast
I was diagnosed with cancer of my right kidney in March of 2002. I was and was not shocked, believe it or not the Lord told me when the phone call came who it was and want he was going to say. God does prepare you for some things. I have found out the same thing as all of you, this is a very hard cancer to treat. I love a…
IL-2 vs Interferon ?????
Does anyone have experience with IL-2 injections versus Interferon injections? After radiation treatments my RCC lung tumor is dying. My oncologists suggests immunetherapy injections. I have had both IL-2 and Interferon before, and dislike both! Anyone else want to share their thoughts? Thanks
When do we start to be a Survivor
I want to know when do we start to be a survivor. I think it is different for each one of us, for me I didn't feel like a survivor until I had me kidney removed in July. Until then I felt like I had not gone through anything. But that is how I felt, what about the rest of you, when did you start to survive. When you heard…
Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
Renal Cell Cancer
I am a 58 year old Australian male. In November 2001 I had an operation to remove my right kidney and the tumor attached to it. In January 2002 I was given the 'all clear' and in May 2002 I was told that the cancer had returned and was now in the venacava vein, near the heart and it was also in some glands at the back of…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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!
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.
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…
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…
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?

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