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Kidney Cancer
Hello Dear All, Can Anybody tell me about that, My Father was operated on last Monday Dated: 09-06-2017 due to kidney cancer the has been remove his kidney and now he is sleeping from last 10 hours continually and not waking up after force But before that he was not sleeping properly at morning of today doctor say that…
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Depression
So I'm back on Cabo after a weeks break. My depression is getting to me. I'm so not myself, I try to be me but by one in the afternoon I'm done. It's very depressing because I used to work 10 hour days and I loved my job and I can't do it anymore. Maybe I'm just feeling sorry for myself but this just really sucks!!!!
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CT scan
Hi All, A few days ago I was sent to the ER due to my Ulceriative Colitis. During this time, they took a CT scan of my abdomen, which not only confirmed my UC flare-up but also a 1.6cm lesion on my kidney as well as an ovarian cyst. The ER doctor did not even bother to tell me about the lesion or cyst, just that I was…
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Surgery Issue
i had surgery back on May to remove a small grade 1 stage pt1a tumor from my right kidney. The pathology report stated "the disruption of the tumor may be caused by tearing during surgery". Has anyone else ever had this, I have asked my surgeon about it, and he doesn't seem to be concerned. What I am concerned about is…
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Scan
Monday going for the first scan after 4 clinical trial infusions. 2 months worth. Anyone who was involved with the Opvido trial see results after 4 infusions?
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Surgical resection
Looking for a little advice. I had a surgery to remove a 1.2 cm clear cell rcc from my right kidney. I just can't seem to get a straight answer in reference to a comment on the pathology report. The report stated "a 1.2 cm in diameter tumor disrupted in inflamed frayed external capsule". Does anyone know what this means?…
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Renal Cell or Transitional Cell is the Question
My husband had the additional CT scan and Cystoscopy that his Urologic Oncologist requested. His bladder is good...everything is normal. Even though they don't usually do biopsies on kidney tumors, he wants my husband to have one because he said it's very important that we know the cell type before we do surgery. He needs…
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Asbestos over exposed and kidney cancer
I have been lable as over exposed to asbestos by the VA. Have junk in my chest, problems of getting tired. No cancer but have it in my kidney. They are going to do a partial on the kidney cancer. My asbestos in my lungs bother me the worse because it could of been prevented. It took 42 years to get me. The cancer in the…
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Treatment after surgery
I just wanted to get an input on what the next step of treatment would be for my husband. Left kidney removed and 10 radiation treatments to a met in sacrum area. He sees a medical oncologist later this month.
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Transplant Surgeon Discusses Activity and Exercise After Surgery
I found the following transcript of an interview with a transplant surgeon in Utah. It's not specific to nephrectomy but much of his advice should apply. Many of you, like myself, want to become more active and exercise as soon as possible after your surgery. In my case, I may have overdid it which cost me an unscheduled…
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1.2 cm rcc pathology report
i am looking for some advice. The pathology report on my surgery indicated that the "tumor disrupted in inflamed frayed external capsule". Does this mean it was broken and possible cells leaked out? nothing was said about it in the operative report. A surgeon who is a friend of mine said it would be mentioned in the…
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How to Exercise after a NEPH
Begin by standing at a comfortable surface where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5lb. potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute and then relax. Each day you will find that you can hold this position a little bit…
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Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Hello. First time posting, I think this is the correct board? I'm looking for any others that can share stories about UTUC treament? My mother recently had a small tumor and part of her ureter removed. Margins and lymph nodes have come back clear and she was diagnosed at stage 3. At this time her surgeon is suggesting…
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First Scans in two weeks, feeling anxious
Hi everyone! I have not been on in awhile, just been trying to keep my anxiety down and continue on with my life. You all have helped me in so many ways, however I do feel when I get on here often my anxiety goes crazy when I read the bad stories, so I made myself stay off for awhile, but the good old scans since my…
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Scanning.
after my next scan, I'm thinking about not scanning anymore. It's been over a year, I'll have 3 good scans behind me. It just seems like an unnecessary money drain. What's your opinion?
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after RCC
How many of you developed CRPS or fibromyalgia after the renal cell carcinoma? What are you doing to deal with those horrors? I wish I had the power to remove cancer and other terrible conditions from our human experience. I hate…
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New here with a question about after surgery pains
1 month ago I had my left kidney removed for Papillary RCC. I am 41 years old and have never joined a board like this. I have a question about a soreness I have in my left testicle. I know this is probably not the way to start out but it is a concern and hoping someone knows if this is a common thing or something I should…
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Bumpy ride 2 weeks post Radical Nephrectomy
Hello all...well just when I thought I was feeling better and more energetic 10 days post surgery my energy level plummeted and the day that I went for my 2 week follow-up, reported having a weird deep pain at my right side. I can describe the pain as trapped air...everytime I breathed i would feel the stab of pain. My…
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Worries about health 6 months after surgery
Hello everyone! I have learned a lot from reading your posts since my own experiences with kidney cancer began and finally found the courage to join you all a few days ago. My own kidney cancer journey began several months ago when an ultrasound revealed a small mass on my kidney. The mass turned out to be a 1.2cm clear…
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Renal cell carcinoma treatment options (current and future practise)
Read a new article about treatment of RCC and believe it can help some new members to understand the process and treatment options. Carmen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Given the increasing understanding of tumour biology and the increasing number of…
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Cancer mass
Hey guys I have yet to see the urologist but my concern is my MRI that was done after ct ... is a mass that doesn't show definetive characteristic of a cyst automatically considerd cancer??
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Here we go again
Recently there has been a lot of conversation around scans. My second set is tomorrow with my first appointment at 6:40 am. I meet with one of the PA's on my doctor's staff at 11:00 am. Hoping Uncle NED visits! Stub
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Cystoscopy Question
Hello.....my husband is scheduled to have cystoscopy next week with his urologic oncologist. At that time, we will also discuss how to proceed with the 2 cm kidney tumor that was an incidental finding. Since this was discovered around two weeks ago, he noticed a small amount of blood in his urine (only once). Is this test…
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Hole In My Soul
Hello everyone! Let me introduce myself. My name is Debbie and I have joined this network because my husband, Mike, was just told that he most likely has renal cell carcinoma. I have never been so terrified in my life! Our whole world was just turned upside down. Twelve days ago, my husband went to the ER for something…
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My Journey
I will never forget March 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. That's the exact time I received the call from my PCP telling me that they had found RCC on a routine CT scan. When I heard the PCP's voice on the other end of the phone I knew something serious was up. My PCP had never called me in all the years I have been seeing him. I…
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Help me understand biopsy report and what should I do next?
Hi Friends- I am a 26 yrs old female. I had a gross hematuria (sometimes blood clots) 1 month ago. I ultrasound and subsequent ct scan I was diognised with possible renal carcinoma. Had a radical left nephrectomy 10 days ago. My biopsy reports details below: Gross description: Kidney with perinephric fat – 14X9X6 cm ;…
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1.2 cm Renal Cell Carcinoma(low grade and dormant)
About a week ago, I had surgery to remove a 1.2 cm cyst that turned out to be a small cancer. The doctors had been watching it for almost 2 years, and it had done nothing. With all the anxiety and stress, I just wanted it removed. I am glad I did. The surgeon told me it was remove, and told me it was curative surgery, and…
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What a kick in the ****!!
I've waited all this time only to find out MRI doesn't she defentive c characteristic of a cyst or cyst area tried of being in pain & not knowing what's going on
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Lymph node ??
Hi all! I am 7 months post op from a right partial nephrectomy. Had a CT done due to flank pain and a cyst was discovered on my left kidney Dr stated it was benign but there was a 6.6mm node found near the main vein in my right kidney. My PCP wanted to do a repeat CT scan in 8 weeks but my urologist opted for a Petscan.…
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6 weeks post op
Saw my Surgeon today for a 6 week follow up today. We went over my treatment that follows the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for Stage 2 RCC. Blood work today for Kidney function, 6 month appointment for MRI. No restrictions for gym or normal daily activities. He gave some literature for diet and nutrition. I feel…