One year down...
It was one year ago today that I heard the words - "you likely have kidney cancer - in each kidney." The immediate days after that were all a blur. Luckily, I found this site which brought some hope and a lot of perspective.
I learned through my own research that there was a highly regarded, NCI/NIH trained urologic oncologist at the local cancer center here in Syracuse, NY. For his seven year fellowship at NCI all he did was treat kidney cancer patients. I emailed him and he replied the next morning and got me in that same day. That was a relief.
Several scans, two surgeries, genetic testing and further scans made for quite the ride. A year later, I'm NED and finally getting back into a fitness routine...ran two continuous miles last night for the first time in a year! I felt proud. I was running at least 3.5 miles prior. Slowly but surely, I’ll get back there.
I thank you all for the support, knowledge and wisdom. Together, we've got this!
Have an awesome weekend – get out there and do something fun!
Cheers,
Ryan
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Thanks a lot, man. Therecboone75 said:Congrats on the first year
Congrats on the first year down and hope for many more! Good to hear the fitness is getting back on track. I went out and hiked Mt Moriah in Nh last weekend, practically liked to kill me...figuratively not literally!
Thanks a lot, man. There will definitely be some hiking in my near future. The Adirondacks are fairly close to me...love being out there.
As for this weekend...tailgating, football and a few barley pops.
Ryan
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We are workign on New
We are workign on New Hampshires 48 4000 footers...this past weekend was my half way point and I am determined to finish the list. I want to get over to NY to get into the Adirondacks...looks awesome over there.
Kids soccer tonight and tomorrow for me, then kick back and watch some football on Sunday. Enjoy!
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Congratulations
on your successful forward path. It's been 6 weeks since my partial. I've been walking a lot and have returned to the ellipticaL. Not cleared for running yet but can't wait as that is the best rush. It's awesome to hear about your progress. Cheers.
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Brilliant News
You had a very very tough 12 months
hope you can a few more decent miles on the old legs going over winter
peace and love
Annie
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Glad to hear that you are
Glad to hear that you are pretty much recovered. I was told exercise could be the only non-treatment method to prevent recurrent, keep it up!
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