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Radical Nephrectomy
Hello, I'm scheduled to get a radical nephrectomy for a very small tumor (2.5cm) in my kidney. I'm a 31 year old female and do not fit the normal profile for RCC but they are very concerned about the tumor so my kidney will be removed. I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and asked as many questions as possible. I'm…
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3 time rcc champion
I just wanted you all to know that Lord forbid your kidney cancer to return, mine did 10 years after my 1st diagnosis. And then again just 4 months after my 2nd. I am proud to say I beat it for the 3rd time in June 2020. I hope everyone else is doing good. Thank you and God bless you all
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First three month scan
My three month scan is negative! The best Christmas present ever!
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Small area of T2 hyperintensity within the left kidney
Hello My 70+ YO bride of many years had a spine MRI recently. The MRI says in part: "Small area of T2 hyperintensity within the left kidney is incompletely characterized on lumbar spine MRI." Question: What does this mean? The F/U with the doctors is scheduled for early next year. Thank you and take care
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1 month post-op, & I just don't feel well.... Insight, anyone?
Hey, everyone -- This is Terri. I'm 46, and am one month (tomorrow) post-op after my open radical nephrectomy to remove my left kidney. I am taking Advil for some minor discomfort (mainly where my 10" abdominal incision crosses my c-section scar). For the past week or so, I have just not felt 'well'. I feel very tired &…
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Cryoablation for kidney cancer
A couple of weeks ago I had a 2cm malignant tumor removed by percutaneous cryoablation. For now, the scans show that the tumor was completely frozen and the outlook is good. My concern is that I have had a consistent swelling (the size of an eggplant) starting at my waist and going almost to the navel. I am also completely…
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Lung Nodules Confirmed to be RCC METs
Diagnosed with kidney cancer in October 2018. Woke up one morning with blood in urine and severe back pain. Left kidney was involved only with 6.5cm mass. Entire left kidney removed was considered stage 1, grade 1 with no lymph node involvement so confidence was high I was completely cured. Pathology was Clear Cell…
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Renal mass right side
I was recently diagnosed with RCC, I have a rather large mass like 18x13x13 cm on my right side, It may be connected into may large intestine can barely see my kidney, all my other organs are fine for now according to doctor and my ct scan, Doctor wants to try shrink and remove, but this is in early stages of…
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Long Break...update
Hello, everybody I've been away from this forum for quite some time. Reason: I felt I was spending too much time thinking about cancer and needed to get away from it. Even now, six years from diagnosis, I still get a weird feeling in my gut if I think about "it" too much. I guess I still have some healing to do:) Anyway, I…
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Enlarged lymph nodes 2 1/2 years after RCC
I was in the ER Saturday for what had been diagnosed as cellulitis 2 weeks earlier. I had many tests including a chest X-ray followed by a CT scan that showed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. It was suggested I follow up with my oncologist on Monday. He has suggested a PET scan. I was just wondering if anyone has had a…
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Surgery
Hello everyone I'm kinda new here I'm scheduled for kidney removal on Dec 16 4mm kidney mass I'm kinda all over the place wondering if the cancer can return after they removal of kidney and how long is the hospital stay after surgery as well I'm pretty prepared financially with aflac and my job just doing alot of reading
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Suggestive for a Transitional Cell Carcinoma R Renal Pelvis
New guy here. Glad I found this board. A recent MRI says "The right renal pelvis is prominent and contains a soft tissue signal intensity filling defect measuring 3.2 x 3.0 x 2.9 cm, which is intermediate signal intensity on T1 and demonstrates heterogeneous enhancement on all phases. Accompanying abnormal diffusion…
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RCC | No Symptoms
Got my CT today Kidney - left posterior mid renal enhancing mass is present 2.9x2.4x3.2 cm. No renal venous involvement is demonstrated. Bilateral renal cysts are present. I am told this is 95% confirmed renal cell carcinoma. Planning on a urological specialist after thanksgiving Has anyone had a similar experience? BKJ
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Cryotherapy for Renal Mass <2.5
I changed doctors and during my new patient appt. the doctor was not pleased with some of my prior labs (eGFR and creatine). He ordered Renal Unltrasound where a renal mass was found. Next step was a CT Scan; they found a heterogeneously enhancing lesion in the posterior upper pole of the left kidney measuring…
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3 weeks post robotic surgery
Hi everyone I have just had my surgery for partial removal of 3 cm mass in my left kidney. No family history, 35 years old, healthy individual. Diagnosis came as a shock as it was an incidental finding. Path report came back as clear cell, stage 1, grade 1. Doc said its curative. Like to check for such prognosis what are…
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6month scans
I’m going Oct 13 for my first six month scans I’ve always been three month so this six month has felt like foreever please if you have a moment please pray that they don’t find anything I’m very anxious
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Wilms tumor
Hi just wanted to share that my 18th month old diagnosed wth wilms tumor last year praise God didnt need chemotherapy. Really did Lots of praying and didnt accept what the doctors where saying. I wasnt in denial i just knew my little boy needed me to Concerntrate on what i did know which was that the cancer was going to be…
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Husband has kidney cancer has withdrawn from wife
My husband has one kidney and he was hoping to save it by doing 2 cyroplations 6 months apart ,I was there for him for both procedures. We have been married 13 yrs. Ever since July my husband has not been the same. I was very concerned when he decided not to go to his Dr's appointment. So I spoke with one of his family…
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Father Has Large Mass on Kidney
My father is 85 years old. In 2015, a scan revealed that he had a 2.5cm cyst on his right kidney. Since then, he had yearly scans done to monitor the growth. Thankfully, it did not grow. However, during the pandemic (2 years), he did not have any scans done. Two months ago, he had an ultrasound done and it revealed a 9cm…
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Ned
My scans came back all clear thank god for that
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CT scans coming up
Hi just a note to let you all know I'm having CT scans this Monday to check on kidney, pancreas and lung nodules. Any prayers would be appreciated. Trying to keep the scanxiety at bay. Thanks for your continued support and encouragement!
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Going back to normal
Hi, I’m new here. I’m in my 3rd week recovery from a full neph of my right kidney and a “huge” mass as my doctor said. It was the size of a football. It started as robotic but the mass was too large so ended up with a very large incision. Pain wise I’m doing great. At my follow up appt. I found out it was stage 3…
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Renal cell carcinoma
Just found this site today been to a urologist and he recommended I go to Vanderbilt in Nashville the ct scan and MRI indicated a 1.5 cm solid abnormality/small renal cell carcinoma medial midpo/e LEFT kidney. The urologist said they handle complex situations like mine. Not sure what to think he mention partial…
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New to this
Hello my name is Larry I was diagnosed, with kidney cancer wich I'm scheduled for my biopsy in one week to see wht stage but I'm also scheduled for a removal of the kidney . I just need more on this journey I'm about to travel
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It has been 6 years
Can't believe it has 6 years already. It has been a month since the scan and finally got to talk to my urologist about the results and it is clear. After all these years, the scan keeps helping me to discover new concerns but at least, manageable concerns. Like sclerotic bone lesions, gallbladder polyps and stone, and…
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Monday, August 1. 2022
20 years since I was Nephed/
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Kidney Cancer
I was in Vietnam 1968-69. Exposed to agent orange at that time. I have had prostate cancer,bladder cancer and kidney cancer. Had to have my left kidney removed due to cancer. I can’t believe the VA has not added kidney cancer to presumptive list yet.
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How to calculate tumor size when there are three measurements
Please forgive my math skills. But I was reading some journal articles about tumor size and prognosis. How does one get one round number to determine overall size of a tumor (e.g., 7.5X6X6). I just want to confirm that you either perform a calculation or just report on largest measurement (e.g., tumor was 7.5 CM, if…
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66 yr old Metastatic RCC
Hello everyone My dad has been diagnosed with renal clear cell carcinoma that has metastasized. He has started immunotherapy and targeted therapy. I was looking for a community for support and found this forum. As he goes through medical treatment, I have been looking for personal experiences of people who fought RCC and…
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2mm Lung Nodule found during CT on active surveillance
helping my 80 yo mother out. I just noticed that a 2mm pulmonary nodule was found in her CT scan from march. "Lungs: Unchanged 2 mm indeterminate pulmonary nodule in the right upper lobe (5:32). No consolidation. The airways are clear." The word "unchanged" is a mistake as this is something new. (I checked the comparison…