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What in the HELL!!!
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Hate to say they do grow rapidly sometimes.
A local RCC survivor went in for an unknown swelling and they found a growth on her left kidney the size of an orange. By the time surgery was done 3 weeks later it had increased to a 13# watermellon. She is still alive over 15 years later.
Hope to hear you are as successful. And good luck and Hugs.
donna_lee
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So sorry, but...
...a big thing to take away is that they are both very small. Get that kidney out as soon as you can get surgery scheduled and stop any spread from happening. The group is here for you whenever you need...I know it's hard under these circumstances, but stay positive!!
Best wishes,
Jim
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Surgeon called he is ordering
Surgeon called he is ordering a different kind of scan so he can get a better look at kidney looking like a partial nephrectomy for sure depending on what the scan shows. Top tumor is 1.4 cm bottom is 1.6 cm.
I asked to be referred to seattle and he said I would have to go to Swedish because Univ if Wash doesn't take kaiser which is my insurance.
His office is going to call me tomorrow with an appt.
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Turn of events
Not only do we "get" to struggle with the emotional demons of RCC, we also have to work (and sometimes battle) with insurance companies. You've had a rough turn of events, Cinn. Sounds like you will be working with some very qualified RCC people. Try to trust them. One question...Do you remember the grade of your original tumor?
Take care,
Stub
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Two primary tumors?
With your age and primary tumors in both kidneys I'd really push for genetic testing. It may reveal something that will help in the long run. Depending on where they are located on the top and bottom of your kidney you may be able to have partials with limited loss of kidney. I'm sure that option will come up.
Good luck, Cinnamon.
Stub
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Be strong and as positive as you can be. 
Sending peaceful thoughts to you
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