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Antibiotic Use May Damper the Efficacy of Checkpoint Inhibitors
I am just reposting a post from another forum, thinking some of us might be interested. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I just thought I would share this information, In essence, the article states that gut bacteria plays a key role in the…
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Sitting here in the hospital
Well, we are sitting here after surgery and the surgeon said everything went perfectly. Am I worrying too much about something that he said? He said that they couldn't tell for sure if it was contained within the capsule. That only a pathologist can tell for sure. He even had the pathogist come into the OR. He said if…
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Going to be a grandpa!
I wanted to share good news with my friends here. I just found out I'm going to have my first grandchild in September. Woohoo! Honestly, when I had my first tumor (and then the second two years after), I thought I wouldn't live to see a grandchild. When they told me, I must admit I cried. I think I'm going to be around to…
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RCC for just over 1 year now, what treatments have worked for you?
Hi, I just found this discussion board and have been reading some of the stories. I was diagnosed with RCC a little over a year ago and had a left nephrectomy in December 2015. I have mets to the lungs. My first treatment was high dose IL2. It didn't work. Second treatment Votrient which worked about 7 months. Now I'm…
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Contrast vs kidney function
Hi Kat23502, this one is for you (or anyone). How dangerous is IV contrast for kidneys? I read that single kidney owners should avoid it. 'Lefty' was working perfectly before its twin's demise. Should I be worried about contrast scans. I much prefer NO risk to calculated risk. Steve.
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Spine mets?
hello everyone, i am new here and am awaiting my appointment with my surgeon, scheduled for Monday, for a 1.1 cm solid lesion of my right kidney. This was found incidentally 6 months ago when I had an MRI for back pain. My doctor failed to mention the kidney finding 6 months ago (grr) and only ordered a Ct scan last week…
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My first CT Scan after surgery
I had my 1st CT scan yesterday after my radical Nephectomy of my right kidney 5 months ago which was all confined within my kidney. My doctor told me they got all the cancer and I needed no treatments, which I felt very lucky but still feeling very anxious they will find something else. I go to doctors next week to here…
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First tests since surgery
Hi eveyone! I am going in tomorrow for renal ultrasound, chest X ray and blood work. These are the first tests since the removal of my kidney in the fall. Having a bit of scanxiety so I would appreciate any prayers, good vibes sent my way. I appreciate all of you.
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Post-Op and No Energy!
I've just discovered these message boards while trying to do some research on what I should expect in regards to my energy levels. I am 4 weeks Post-Op Left Nephrectomy. The 3.7 cm mass in my left kidney was discovered quite by accident because I was having Gallbladder issues. A CT of the abdomen revealed the mass. Thank…
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Welcome Zenmomma
Hi, I started a new topic for you. You can tell your story here. 4 months post op I'd expect you to be better than you describe, based on my own experience and that of others.
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Can You Overthink Things?
I recently spoke with someone that had kidney cancer surgery a few years ago. He was peeing blood and went to the ER. The next day the urologist told him that this was bad. This is the same urologist that my husband has that is local, but not the one doing the surgery. Anyway, his was large and had attached to his liver.…
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Large Complex Cystic Lesion, How Long Is Safe To Wait
Hi I am a 51 year old male, I had an ultra sound scan last week after six months of left flank pain and the radiologist's report says I have a large complex cystic lesion on my left kidney measuring 14.9 x 12.7 x 11.2cm with a large solid component measuring 2.4 x 6.5 x 2.8cm, the Radiologist has classed this as Bosniak…
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A Week from Today
Well, my husband had his final bloodwork and tests today before the surgery next Monday. He is definitely not looking forward to that day arriving. I know each surgery is different but about how long did yours take? I read that it takes between 4 and 5 hours but we were told today that it is scheduled for only half that…
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Googling
The only thing we don't want people to search for with google is survival stats for kidney cancer. Fair enough... But a blanket ban on googling anything is too strong a restriction. A lot of rubbish shows up on google searches but there are vast amounts of good information too. The pubmed database is searchable online, for…
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Internal stitches popping out
Hi, I am new to this forum. I have had many surgeries over the last 43 years. In 2010 I had a partial nephrectomy to remove renal cell carcinoma. Labs were clear/clean edges. Jan 16th of this year I had another partial nephrectomy on my other kidney. This one was done with the robotic arm. Labs did not have clear edges.…
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What to expect at 1st Cat Scan
Hi, I'm going for my 1st Cat Scan with contrast. I've had scans before for things other than my kidneys but never with contrast. I've got my vanilla flavored contrast beverage chilling in the fridge for tomorrow's scan. Any advice as how to get it all down? I'm worried I won't be able to finish it all. Anyone have any…
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Hey Cabo You WIN
I stopped taking the CABO on Tuesday the side effects have made my daily life so miserable that I don't want to get out of bed. The pain in my esophagus has been the worst and it just keeps getting worse by the day. I spoke to my doctor and I told him I can't do this anymore even though it is working I am no longer happy,…
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What to do...
Hubbie was diagnosed 1 year ago with stage 4 kidney cancer. Cabo made my husband violently ill, he also ended up with colitis from it. Had bad side effects from Votrient and Opdivio did nothing, the mets in his lungs progressed so now taking Affinitor. His MRI on Tuesday now shows 4 new met tumors in his brain, they want…
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Path report
My surgery was in October 2016 and i never bothered to read my own Path report. i just trusted my docs and did what they told me. As some of you know i had a run in a couple weeks ago with who i consider a terrible ONC. That led me here and you all all prompted me to get more knowledgeable and invested in my own healthcare…
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discharge tomorrow
My drain comes out in about 12 hours (unless it fills the bag overnight) and then I'll be booted out. Thank you all for your support. I'll post again when I get home and don't need to use this tiny phone screen. Steve.
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Next...............
Last scan showed that the Votrient I have been taking for almost 5 years has stopped working. Doctor suggested a clinical trial of IPILIMAUB and NIVOLUMAB at Dana Farber. Going to the doctor next Thursday to start the process of entering the clinical trial. How do clinical trials work? I know that I will be reciving a…
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Waiting?
Hi, I had a ultra sound done and they found a 5cm mass on my right kidney, I don't have the official report yet but my Dr. (He's a DO) Told me that it's too small to biopsy but if I wanted he could send me to a cancer specialist but they would tell me the same thing? At this point I'm really confused, I have no idea if it…
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Histopathology report
Summary: Type: Clear Cell RCC Grade: Fuhrman nucleolar grade 2 Margin: Clear Stage: pT1b Nx Mx Good news... now I am crying and waiting to tell someone. I bet nobody comes in now. Or maybe nobody will feel it like I do. But of course you all know.
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Radiation for Stage 4 renal tumors on spinal column
Someone on the renal cancer board suggested a new topic be posted because of interest in metatasis in Stage 4 to the spine. Husband had left kidney removed 8 1/2 years ago at Johns Hopkins, after which he had CT scans yearly all ok. In 2015 a radiologist "overlooked " the fact that a metastasis formed near the spinal…
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The Seventh Sneeze
I felt a sneeze coming last night so I grabbed my trusty folded towel, pressed it to my abdomen, and let it happen. It was only a little one, with no follow up. Because sneezing is such a notable event I realised I had sneezed very few times since the surgery. My estimate was seven times. I've also had very few unplanned…
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Consequences of long term drug therapy
I've been fortunate enough to have enjoyed success with treatment of my stage 4 cancer. I am so thankful for that. Of course, who knows what the next scan will bring. I know that, too. Drug therapy is a big part of that success. For 3.5 of the last 4 years I've been on either Everolimus, Sutent or Votrient. Currently, I've…
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Radiation for Kidney Cancer lesions on Vertebrae
hello group. My mother has kidney cancer and we are terribly scared. A very large tumor about the size of a golf ball was removed (along with the kidney) in June. Just this month she was having severe back pain. We did an MRI and we have discovered kidney cancer lesions on 2 vertebrae (L3 & L5) and many spots in her liver.…
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Still here, will check in later
just a quick post to say that I am still here, reading but not posting for a long time. Husband still doing well. Sarah
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Checking in
i still peek in once in a while to see how you are all doing. I can never thank you all enough for the support you gave to me and blkjak during his fight. I am happy to see some of you that I remember and hope you continue to kick ****! To all of you who are new, this group is awesome and the support is second to none.
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Just found out I have Kidney Cancer
I'm 31 years old and I just found out last Friday I have Kidney Cancer. I was in the hospital for over two weeks with bronchitis and the Flu and they thought I had blood clots in my lungs and when doing the CT scan they seen something on my kidneys. I just had my urologist appointment and my mass is 33 cm big as a golf…