Feeling fortunate

Mark331
Mark331 Member Posts: 3 *
in Kidney Cancer #1

I had been feeling extremely fatigued for the last year and my primary started doing lots of blood tests. Eventually it was noted that I had slightly elevated liver enzymes so a liver ultrasound was ordered. Turns out that mg liver was fine, but a large mass was seen on my right kidney. A CT scan the following week confirmed kidney cancer. Had the mass been on my left kidney I still would not know that I had this cancer, so I feel very fortunate that it was found accidentally.
My immediate reaction was “let’s get rid of this damn thing as soon as possible”
When I told my sister her first reaction was the sand as mine, “what the hell, our family goes f get cancer, we prefer heart attacks!”
True. I never in a million years seriously considered getting cancer. But my sister also talk me a quote and heard from Steven Fry who said “cancer was an unexpected adventure, but he was kinda excited when he was diagnosed because it was an adventure he’d known nothing about before.”

I feel the same way, just ready to get this thing out of my body. My surgery is in 11 days, Dec 17, and I admit I’m starting to get antsy waiting for it

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  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 Member Posts: 628 Member
    #2

    Mark, sorry you are going through this, soon the surgery will be behind you. That's great attitude and quote from Stephen Fry. Please keep us updated! All the best to you.

  • Every103
    Every103 Member Posts: 2 Member
    #3

    You will absolutely be in my prayers. I'm grateful that the mass was discovered early, even if accidentally—it sounds like a blessing in disguise. I admire your positive attitude and humor in such a challenging situation, and I have no doubt that mindset will serve you well in your recovery.

    The community looks forward to hearing about your recovery. Wishing you strength and a smooth surgery. Stay strong!

  • Caramel16
    Caramel16 Member Posts: 2 Member
    #4

    Mark, My kidney cancer was also found by accident on a CT scan last December. Doctor was checking to see if I had pneumonia- which I did not have but fortunately the cancer was found. Renal cell carcinoma stage 1 , self contained within kidney with no further treatment . Surgery was laproscopic removal. Good luck with your surgery!

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 985 Member
    #5

    Sorry to hear about this unexpected twist in your life, Mark. Can you provide some additional details for us? What is the size of the tumor? Are they planning on removing your entire kidney or are they planning on a partial? The 17th will be here before we know it—until then, take care!

    Stub

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