All Done - Thanks for the Support the last 78 Days

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to reach out and say thank you for the support that I received on this site as I turned here when I was diagnosed 78 days ago.  What a LONG 78 days!!!!

I had my surgery last Wednesday, the 24th and came home on Friday.  I had a robotic partial (only removed 3% of kidney) and other than some tenderness I do not have any pain, have been up and around with kids.  I live in California and the weather has been awesome so I have been out for several walks, etc.  I have a lot of energy and all recovery has been great. The surgery seems to be a very small bump in the road.  For new comers I hope this helps you.  

I already received my pathology.  I HAD RCC, 1.2 cm mass, stage 1 grade 2.  I am at UCSF where I have had SEVERAL drs tell me that my prognosis is great and put this behind me.  I am going to do just that.  

I did want you to know that when I first posted and asked for support I was scared to death.  Several times over the last 78 days I read and reread your comments to me and they helped me get through the waiting and gave me hope that this cancer is not as scary as you read about. It can be of course, but hearing from people that personally have gone through it or are going through it was valuable.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to each person on this site as they need you. I needed you.

Now that I have my head around this I hope to be the same help to others.

I thank God that this is over for me and I am owning that.  Again, thank you so much for all the support.

 

xoxoxo