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Kidney Cancer

Cyst shrank by 20% but Im wondering how much is radiologist margin of error
My mothers complex cyst was measured at seems to be bouncing around a lot. Do you think this is a matter of radiologist technique? Im wondering if the 11/10/21 was an error.
Cancer cells at the cut line after partial nephrectomy .
I had bad back pain most low but also mid and upper back, spine doc said arthritis and recommended decompression surgery. After surgery the pain was worse so they did a second MRI but this time it caught the bottom of my right kidney and a mass. Few weeks later they do a partial nephrectomy but when they get the pathology…
Chemo Treatment after Kidney nephrectomy ?
Hello friends Has anyone done any chemo treatment after removing their Kidney, As I mentioned before they got my right kidney removed in May, and due to recurring cancer in my bladder and the type of my cancer they want to start Chemo treatment and I am kind of worried since I have one kidney left! i will be doing four…
Bladder Mass
Hi guys, been away for a while, coming up on nine years since my left kidney was removed. Had labs, US etc done for my appointment with my doctor. Results of US show a mass on the right side of my bladder so needless to say my mind is racing. It’s 2 weeks until my follow up appointment. Has anybody experienced this? Could…
Very worried
I am an elderly woman who has a 1.9 complex cyst/nodule/mass on the right kidney. I am to have an MRI probably next week. I am in good shape otherwise except for a controlled autoimmune disease. Any words of wisdom please?
Renal Fat Necrosis - 2 years after ablation
I was dx w/Breast Cancer in 2019. Right before starting chemo, a small mass was discovered on the outer edge of my right kidney. After chemo/radiation for BC, I had a biopsy of the kidney mass and the area ablated. The mass was felt to be a 'benign neoplasm' and was totally ablated. I see Urology every 6 months for scans,…
At Home With Too Much Time To Think
After a sonogram, I had a CT scan w/contrast on May 4th and was told that I had a 7.8 centimeter mass that was likely kidney cancer. On May 27th, I had a radical left nephrectomy through flank incision. Pathology report came back that it was clear cell renal cell carcinoma. I was in the hospital for six days and have been…
Just found out..
Hi I’m new here. Found this board while googling too many things about what to expect with kidney cysts. So, I found out about 2 weeks ago (after going to er for some intense pain in my side) that I have a mass on my left kidney measuring 9x9x6. I was sent to a urologist who further explained that I had a complex cyst…
What can you expect with post-surgery recovery from partial robotic after initial first 6 weeks?
I have reached my 6-week post-surgery this past Friday - yippee. There has been plenty of info about what to do and not do the first 6 weeks, but I haven't seen or received much guidance for what happens from this point forward except scheduling scans & labs. So here is my list for after 6 weeks:) How long for complete…
Fat Necrosis on Kidney
I have been followed for possible renal cell cancer for 3 years. I had Breast Cancer dx in 2019 and prior to Chemo starting, a mass on my right Kidney was discovered, very small, but needed to be looked at before chemo for BC could start. Tumor board reviewed everything, said go ahead with chemo and between chemo and…
Kidney stone, 2 weeks post-op partial nephrectomy
I am 2 weeks post-op partial nephrectomy and had to go to er for bilateral flank pain. I apparently have a 4mm stone in my left kidney, which was the kidney that the partial nephrectomy was done on for top clear cell renal cell carcinoma. There was no stone present during surgery. It's it normal for this to happen?
Feeling a little overwhelmed
The story so far. I visited turkey 8 weeks ago along with my wife for gastric sleeve surgery, the hospital screening process found a 6.5x5.5 tumour on my left kidney and a 3x2.5 tumor on my right kidney - I had no symptoms for these tumors and its all a bit overwhelming. The hospital decided not to go ahead with the…
30 month scan
Partial nephrectomy (35%) of right kidney in January of 2020-just prior to covid shutdowns. I got the results today from my 30 month MRI/Chest Xray and still NED! I can now look forward to 11 1/2 months of scanxiety free living!!!!
Help with understanding treatment protocol
Hello everyone- Back story: My dear MIL (78 yo) was diagnosed with sarcomatoid clear cell renal carcinoma following an annual checkup after she had a reoccurrence of endometrial cancer with hysterectomy in 12/2020. The tumor at diagnosis was 6.1 x 5.9 cm right lower pole and had metastasized to a thoracic node and possible…
Just returned from Canada
I just retuned from 3 weeks being in Canada was so nice not to think about my cancer for three weeks got a question how many people have stage 3 and how long have you been Ned
No More Appointments
Well, my time with the Survivorship Program at Stanford is at an end. I had my appointment today and they said no more follow-up is needed, other than just getting regular physicals with blood work and urinalyses. The NP checked me over, pronounced my heart and lungs to be very strong, didn’t feel any bulges near any vital…
Another new guy
Just found your website and am glad I did. After a CT scan last Saturday it has shown that I I have a large solid mass in my left kidney (5.3x3.9x5.5 cm} .Also a thrombus in left renal vein branch. Also some issues with the bladder . On 7/11 I will have the left kidney removed and a ureteroscopy hopefully done robot…
Scans tomorrow
Hi Everyone, It's that time again - I'll have CT scan, chest xray (I think), and meet with my favorite urologist/oncologist/surgeon for year 6 follow-up. Creatinine a bit higher than last January - we'll see what he says. Thinking of all of you scanning this month. Take care ~
Nervous about a "new" liver cyst
Hi All, Quick recap on me: I'm 35, diagnosed at 33. Partial neph, stage 1b (4.5cm), Clear cell. Grade 3. I had to go to the ER for another reason and they did an abdominal CT. It noticed that I had a 4mm "hypodensity" on my liver ("Too small to characterize, likely reflect a small cyst") My 1.5+ year scans in February were…
Post Op Recovery Partial Robotic Nephrectomy & Aching, questions about post op bleeding
First, I am grateful for this network. Although each of our experiences are different, it is really helpful to get responses. Fortunately, my biopsy showed an Oncocytoma. Although I was told the chances it would not be malignant was small. Dr said I had a 15% or less chance it would not be malignant. Surgeon was able to…
Kidney Cancer
Hi all , I’m not exactly new to this site I was here 2017-2019 however I was on the Lymphoma site as that is what I had NHL . I really found a lot of helpful and caring people. The reason I’m back again is I was diagnosed with Left Kidney Cancer about 2 months ago and had my entire Kidney removed 1 week ago still waiting…
Scans
Hi I'm having a PT scan, CT scan, mammogram in the next few weeks. I think I am experiencing more scanxiety because all my tests and appointments are all bunched up within a month's time. Appreciate prayers and good wishes. I'll keep you posted on the results. Thanks.
Three month scans
I’ve always had three month scans well the last time I was in doctor move me to six month scans well I find I’m just past my three months and getting a little anxiety it’s funny what our minds will do
Ned after 5 years.
5 years ago a kidney stone blessing came into my life. It found kidney cancer in my left kidney. Since then I have been well and continue to be Ned after successful surgery! Wanted to let u all know. Keep fighting and staying positive.
Pathology-type of cancer still unknown:
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer at the age of 44, September of 2021. It’s now May 2022 and I had received immunotherapy to start/attempt to shrink my tumor (as large as the kidney itself. Immunotherapy sessions had serious adverse reactions. Last month, my right kidney was removed (I still have a…
Removed my right kidney!
I got my right kidney removed yesterday but I am having severe shoulders pain and sometimes chest pain. My heart rate is about 118 and i am monitored for now but they didnot allow me to walk yet. any suggestions how to ease the shoulders pain?
Numbness after radical nephrectomy
Hi - I had my left kidney removed 4 weeks ago where they discovered a 60mm growth. I recovered from the operation very quickly with very little pain (just itchy stitches!) however 2 weeks in I found this numb feeling to my lower abdomen and to the left of my groin. There is no lump or pain to suggest a hernia and the…
Kidney Cancer Stage I /Having hip pain
Hi, I am 49 years old and was diagnosed with Stage I, grade III Kidney Cancer in Dec of 06 and had a left nephrectomy. My last CT was 7 mths ago (everything was fine other than new liver cyst). I will be going in for my 6th mth check up again in Dec. As always I am scared. I know they say stage I rarely comes back but I am…
Suggestions for 3-4 hour drive home after partial/full robotic nephrectomy
I will be having either a partial or full robotic nephrectomy next Friday. Although my lesion is small (under 2cm) the location is in a difficult location near vital structures. This is why I don't know if I will have a partial or full until the actual surgery. My drive home will be 3-4 hours & hopefully without…
Fantom Pain
I had a complete removal of my left kidney, done robotic in February of this year. About 2 months ago I started having pain on my left side where my kidney was. Is any one else had or is having this fantom pain too?

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