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Kidney Cancer

Concerned about lesion in remaining kidney
Since my CT scan last week, I am concerned about the diagnosis of my remaining kidney having a low density round mass of 6mm, preferably cyst. This was on my original CT scan 6 months ago showing it was unremarkable. Since I was diagnosed at Stage 1 grade 2, is it a high possibility this is another cancer? I did have a Pet…
CT Scan Results on Kidney Cyst
About 2 weeks ago I was having some severe left lower abdomen pain. I researched pancreatitis, appendicitis, and gallbladder. I have been a diabetic since I was about 13, now 48. So the pain in my lower right side hurt to even breathe, or turn/twist, laugh, or cough. Oh and back has been killing me. It finally subsided…
pancreatitis after surgery ?
I had surgery about 2 weeks ago to remove my spleen / left kidney / 4 lyph nodes and gland. Last thursday i was in a lot of pain so i went to the ER which at that time they did a CT of my chest and abodem. They found that my pancreatitis was inflammed and that my white cell count was extermly high. The surgian removed 4…
stomach Binders
Looking for tips on recovery from a open partial. I think i read on this board about stomach binders. I have had a cesection and wondering if a open partial is similar to that in recovery. I handle that surgery pretty well, but i was alot younger. Any tips well help. Thanks again
Para aortic and lung nodule
I had partial neprektomi (left kydney) 3 mont ago, 3,7 cm renal cell carcinoma, and the pathologi resutl are, #Tumour limited to the lydney.#Resection margin not involvet by tumor #no lymfe nodes identified#necrocis not identified#non neoplastic, glomerolusclerosis and some intestitial chronic inflamatory infiltrate…
Stopping treatment prematurely???
I am stage 4 RCC for 4 yrs.. left kidney & renal vein removed. 1 lymphatic node in lung disappeared over 2 year treatment with sutent... continued on sutent after disappearance for 1 year. Then, after 1 year of no RCC anywhere, it reappeared in right shoulder bone. Then had surgical removal of visual cancer plus 10…
Like to hear from anyone that had lung nodules - whether is was a sign of metastasis or not
I had my six month abdominal scan and that was clear, but I also had a Chest Xray and they found a suspicious 5mm spot. Well, a follow-up Chest CT showed two 7mm nodules in the right lung - nothing in the left. As we don't have a previous CT Scan, we don't have anything to compare to. So now it's wait 3 months and take…
I am nervous
Hi everyone i hope you are all enjoying life. I am having a check up in 2 weeks and this is my first one since the surgery back in June. I had a partial nephrectomy on my left kidney. i am 22 so I think that is why I recovered quickly. I wasn't nervous or scared for surgery just confused as to how I had cancer... I felt…
just body pain from surgery and age
I AM VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD HAD CANCER 3 TIMES FIRST AND LAST FROM MELINOMA THE SECOUND KIDNEY ONLY HAD A BIT OF PAIN BEFORE I LOST KIDNEY ONCE IT WAS GON BODY JUST STARTED GOING DOWN HILL I HAVE FOUND CBD OIL HELPS ALOT WOULD USE THC OIL BUT I WORK FOR A GOVT ENTITY WHO DOE RANDOM TESTING SO I WILL KEEP GOING TILL I RETIRE…
GROIN PAIN AND KNUMBNESS
HAD KIDNEY SURGERY IN 2014 REMOVAL OF KIDNEY WITH TUMOR THE SIZE OF HARDBALL FOUND IT BECAUSE MY BACK WAS HURTING AFTER SURGERY I STILL GET KNUMBNESS FROM RIGHT GROIN TO KNEE AND A EXTREEMLY PAINFULL THROBING IN SAME AREA LIKE I HAVE A HERNIA GLAD THEY DONT HIT THE SAME TIME, AND THE DOC SAYS IT IS NORMAL BECAUSE OF…
Totally Confused!!!
Hi all! I am new here and would appreciate any feedback/experiences. I will try to make a long story short. Left kidney cyst has been monotored for 1 yr. A few weeks ago I had an ultrasound and a solid mass showed up as well. Had a CT scan with contrast dye and it was confirmed...Solid mass being 3.6cm in size (along with…
Partial open nephrectomy
Hi...im new to this site....schelduled for open partial nephrectomy on Oct 23rd.....just wanted to know what I'm in for and what to expect after surgery...
My turn to kvetch
After 3 rounds of surgery in 06,07, & 08, I thought I was "home free.' The most recent CT says maybe not. I'm scheduled for an MRI of the brain on Monday and a lung biopsy next Wednesday. Then the wait for results and conference with Dr. Only time will tell. Meanwhile, it doesn't do any good stewing about ?????, and I have…
Recommendations on Dr Steven Campbell
Has anyone had experience with Dr Steven Campbell at the Cleveland Clinic?
2.2 cm mass inside left kidney
Hello, Im 40 years old and I had some blood in urine so I went to Doc got the ultra sound and I had a stone and they found a mass.Just had CT scan and it appears to be contained in kidney lower left pole..No sign of spread. .2 lymph nodes a little swollen on opposite side of body, I was told not to worry about that.Urine…
Sslee723 update
hi guys, well I've been in hospital for 4 weeks now, battling a serious infection that was found in my neprechomy area. I have had a drain in my by for 2 plus weeks, draining out deadly micro organisms, that got in from a tear in my small bowel . I had to have a shunt from Korea put in that has to be there my entire life.…
Tiredness
I had a robotic Partial on Sept 6... almost 3 weeks ago. I have been working from home since the Monday following Surgery. I would get up and not even put on clothes but log into my work network and answer calls, manage my group etc... Some days early on I was really tired etc and would take it easy but most days I was…
life insurance
My husband change positons and has open season on life insurance. I am not sure what we had before, but do I still qualify for life insurance. With the mass on my kidney possibly rcc. I havent had my surgery yet to determine my diagnosis. Thanks for any info. Angie
I would appreciate input if you can relate. Tku
i have had no symptoms but a lung Ct showed kidney mass which is small3.2 but noted. Had a MRI with contrastthat indicated kidney mass as well as someadrenal gland involvement. I have had numerous blood tests.....so far so good re blood, then more blood tests and a 24 hour urine test. They are thorough! Waiting to see…
More tests and possibly more cancer
I was diagnosed with clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma that was removed in August. According to my doctor, that kind of renal cancer rarely spreads or recurs. I was really happy to hear that and was really hopeful that I'd never have to deal with this stuff again. I've still got some cysts that they will watch one…
Opdivo
I've been opdivo for about a month and a half. Just wondering if anyone else is. I have stage 4 rcc. I'm wondering what side effects people are having and what their experience is. Also is it working for you?
Borrowed Computer - Need Biopsy of Pancreas after 2 rcc
I am trying to figure out the way to get my pancreas biopsy/surgery. MD Anderson is between 25K and 27k. They need discount rates. My life is still in disarray after Hurricane Harvey. Lost contacts in Houston, lost family (alive? dead? no responses) in Houston, nightmares, injuries, and some of my stuff suffered. My car is…
Flank bulge
Question, The permanent post op flank bulge and pain that I have been reading about. Is it more common after and open procedure or a robotic. I have two Dr opinions one wants to do an open partial and one wants a robotic. thanks, Angie
Wife had partial left nephrectomy - got the pathology. Questions.
Hi, In June, my wife Laurie was having issues with back pain. The doctor at the time recommended physical therapy, which didn't seem to help, and a visit to a neurosurgeon, which basically told us "your back looks fairly normal for a 51 year old woman." The back pain became stabbing side pain, and a visit to our primary…
This is new for me.
I am new here, so hopefully I can pass on what I have gone through and maybe get some advice for my situation. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Clear Cell on Dec 29 (2016). We were living in Switzerland at the time and had to go to the emergecy room with severe back ache because my doc office was closed for the holidays. I…
I am new today
Two months ago i thought I had a kidney stone on the left due to left flank pain. Regular Doc said nope urine is fine... you have a pulled muscle. I didn't beleive him. I waited 2 weeks. Dealt with sometimes excruiating pain with what felt like internal burning until one day I said nope... I am going straight to the…
Interesting RCC trials with Bristol Meyers
I don't know if you saw this in the news yesterday, but I found it interesting: • Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY). A combination of two immunotherapy drugs of the company, Opdivo and Yervoy, cut the risk of death by 37 percent in a key group of kidney cancer patients, data from a closely watched clinical trial showed on Sunday.…
Duhhh....Adrenal gland andenoma 3 cm ......
Along with kidney lesion 3.2 cm and multinodular thyroid goiter. After MRI with contrast Pcp sent info to nephrolgist. Anyone understand the info??????
Cancer rears its ugly head in the family...
Hi, all, Life happens and you sometimes lose sight of the important things. I've always found my contribution to this board as important. But between work and raising a soon-to-be 2-year-old, some things just fall through the cracks. I apologize for not being here more often. Cancer has once again reared it's ugly head in…
lung collapse during partial nephrectomy
during my partial nephrectomy, my right lung collapsed fully. has anyone else had this experience? ty

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