kidney cancer paralyzed with fear

Hi,

It is very normal for you to be fearful but coming from experience, it is better to keep busy. I 1st found my mass in 2010 @ 2.6cm & my surgery was 4/29/13 @ 4.7cm. At the time (2010), my Dr suggested to wait on a partial nephrectomy as the mass hadn't grown in 6 months & I was to be monitored. Shortly after, I no longer had health insurance & I didn't qualify for assistance. Fast forward to 2013 when I finally got health insurance & the mass grew yet I know was having a total radical nephrectomy due to tumor size. During the wait, I kept busy in nursing school (followed a 20 yr dream) and focused on my future. I dedicate the time to exercise and I can create a different yet delicious salad every day of the week.  I have always been known as the strong, resiliant one yet I found out how right everyone really was. LOL....waiting isn't easy but sometimes we are put into these situations to teach us things. Be patient and your time to succeed will come. It will be ok and you will be ok.

Take Care....Donna