urologist appointment tomorrow

madzoon
madzoon Member Posts: 40
in Kidney Cancer #1

Hi all, Im trying to get all my questions ready for my Urologist tomorrow,  I feel like i have so many questions. I just cant remember what I wanted to write down,..  I was wondering thou would my urologist recommend me to a oncourologist? or would he be the one that would be doing the surgery? or does he start out then after all results come in and if positive then he refers to the other? 

Well i will keep you all posted

Have a good day All

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  • cjhawk38
    cjhawk38 Member Posts: 44
    #2
    appointment

    Urologist is the one that does surgery.  Ask what kind of surgery open or robotic, partial or full.  My RCC was small so my urologist told me not to  see an oncologist because they are required to x-ray you monthly and that the risk of over exposure to radiation would be great.

    Cindy

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #3
    cjhawk38 said:

    appointment

    Urologist is the one that does surgery.  Ask what kind of surgery open or robotic, partial or full.  My RCC was small so my urologist told me not to  see an oncologist because they are required to x-ray you monthly and that the risk of over exposure to radiation would be great.

    Cindy

    Urology appointment

    Mad,

     

    I assume your Urology appointment is with the one doing the surgery. Only a small  number of Urologists are involved with Kidney Cancer surgery and they are generally the younger ones. You want to discuss what surgical options there are. There may only be one option. You indicated on another post that you already have Stage 3 CKD ( most of us do after we lose a Kidney), so you may want to discuss that and discuss a referral to a Nephrologist if you are not already seeing one. Following up with an oncologist or an Oncologist consultation is something that can be addressed after the surgery.

     

    You will probanly have pre op tests if you have not had them already. These include a physical exam to ake sure you are heaththy enough for sugery as well as a chest xray or CT to confirm weather or not their are mets to the lung (the first evidence of spraeding). And of course a lot of bloodwork.

     

    Take your husband or partner so that they can be part of the consultation.

     

     

    Icemantoo

  • madzoon
    madzoon Member Posts: 40
    #4
    icemantoo said:

    Urology appointment

    Mad,

     

    I assume your Urology appointment is with the one doing the surgery. Only a small  number of Urologists are involved with Kidney Cancer surgery and they are generally the younger ones. You want to discuss what surgical options there are. There may only be one option. You indicated on another post that you already have Stage 3 CKD ( most of us do after we lose a Kidney), so you may want to discuss that and discuss a referral to a Nephrologist if you are not already seeing one. Following up with an oncologist or an Oncologist consultation is something that can be addressed after the surgery.

     

    You will probanly have pre op tests if you have not had them already. These include a physical exam to ake sure you are heaththy enough for sugery as well as a chest xray or CT to confirm weather or not their are mets to the lung (the first evidence of spraeding). And of course a lot of bloodwork.

     

    Take your husband or partner so that they can be part of the consultation.

     

     

    Icemantoo

    yes

    Thank you Ice, I have stage 3 (CKD) due to my Sarcoid, I have been reading the post and alot do say after they have their kidney removed  they go to stage 3 CKD  so im really nervous about what will happen with my other kidney if they do infact remove the entire one.  I Do have a nephrologist Love him he is such a blessing. I will keep you posted thank yo u

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    #5
    cjhawk38 said:

    appointment

    Urologist is the one that does surgery.  Ask what kind of surgery open or robotic, partial or full.  My RCC was small so my urologist told me not to  see an oncologist because they are required to x-ray you monthly and that the risk of over exposure to radiation would be great.

    Cindy

    ah Cindy.. I would fire a

    ah Cindy.. I would fire a doctor that told you that a monthly xray is needed. That doctor does not know. Ron

  • todd121
    todd121 Member Posts: 1,448 Member
    #6
    cjhawk38 said:

    appointment

    Urologist is the one that does surgery.  Ask what kind of surgery open or robotic, partial or full.  My RCC was small so my urologist told me not to  see an oncologist because they are required to x-ray you monthly and that the risk of over exposure to radiation would be great.

    Cindy

    National Cancer Institue and NHI

    Publish recommended minimal followup protocols for different stages/grades and types of kidney cancer. My oncologist showed them to me one day at my appointment online on their website. I'm pretty sure NONE of them required a monthly x-ray. In fact, I'm pretty sure there were no follow-ups that required monthly anything...

    The oncologist actually do know what they are doing. I'm a little annoyed at a urologist who says he knows how to follow kidney cancer patients better than oncologists do (but not surprised by it). You don't get to be a surgeon unless you have at least some level of hubris, it seems.

    Todd

  • madzoon
    madzoon Member Posts: 40
    #7
    todd121 said:

    National Cancer Institue and NHI

    Publish recommended minimal followup protocols for different stages/grades and types of kidney cancer. My oncologist showed them to me one day at my appointment online on their website. I'm pretty sure NONE of them required a monthly x-ray. In fact, I'm pretty sure there were no follow-ups that required monthly anything...

    The oncologist actually do know what they are doing. I'm a little annoyed at a urologist who says he knows how to follow kidney cancer patients better than oncologists do (but not surprised by it). You don't get to be a surgeon unless you have at least some level of hubris, it seems.

    Todd

    MY APPOINTMENT IS TODAY

    GOOD MORNING MY APPOINTMENT IS THIS MORNING AT 11:30AM  I'M GETTING A LITTLE NERVOUS OF WHAT HE IS GOING TO SAY,, I'M AFFRAID HE IS GOING TO SAY LETS WAIT 3 MONTHS OR 6 MONTHS AND SEE IF ANYTHING CHANGES,, I DONT WANT TO WAIT, IT THEIR IS A SUSPICION OF CANCER, DONT YOU THINK THEY WOULD WANT TO GET IN THEIR AND TAKE IT OUT??????  I KNOW I'M GETTING AHEAD OF MYSELF. BUT I'M AFRAID THAT IS WHAT HE IS GOING TO SAY...   OH WELL. WISH ME LUCK, WILL LET YOU ALL KNOW WHAT THE VERDICT IS ..

    GOD BLESS

     

    MADZOON

  • Laura76
    Laura76 Member Posts: 49
    #8
    madzoon said:

    MY APPOINTMENT IS TODAY

    GOOD MORNING MY APPOINTMENT IS THIS MORNING AT 11:30AM  I'M GETTING A LITTLE NERVOUS OF WHAT HE IS GOING TO SAY,, I'M AFFRAID HE IS GOING TO SAY LETS WAIT 3 MONTHS OR 6 MONTHS AND SEE IF ANYTHING CHANGES,, I DONT WANT TO WAIT, IT THEIR IS A SUSPICION OF CANCER, DONT YOU THINK THEY WOULD WANT TO GET IN THEIR AND TAKE IT OUT??????  I KNOW I'M GETTING AHEAD OF MYSELF. BUT I'M AFRAID THAT IS WHAT HE IS GOING TO SAY...   OH WELL. WISH ME LUCK, WILL LET YOU ALL KNOW WHAT THE VERDICT IS ..

    GOD BLESS

     

    MADZOON

    Well?? How did it go?
     
    How

    Well?? How did it go?

     

    How big is your mass? I'm assuming there is one due to grade 3

     

    & how does he know it's a grade 3? Isn't that known after it

     

     is removed, during a pathology report?? After surgery?

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #9
    Laura76 said:

    Well?? How did it go?
     
    How

    Well?? How did it go?

     

    How big is your mass? I'm assuming there is one due to grade 3

     

    & how does he know it's a grade 3? Isn't that known after it

     

     is removed, during a pathology report?? After surgery?

    Apples and oranges

    Laura.

     

    Madzoon has Stage 3 CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). This has nothjing to do with the grade of her tumor and from her history is  not related to her RCC.

     

    Those of us who are older and also had a NEPH typically have Stage 3 CKD as well which basically means that your GFR is above 30 and below 60. I hope I have not confused you.  Starting with Stage 3 CKC is an additional burden for RCC.

     

     

     

    Icemantoo

  • Laura76
    Laura76 Member Posts: 49
    #10
    icemantoo said:

    Apples and oranges

    Laura.

     

    Madzoon has Stage 3 CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). This has nothjing to do with the grade of her tumor and from her history is  not related to her RCC.

     

    Those of us who are older and also had a NEPH typically have Stage 3 CKD as well which basically means that your GFR is above 30 and below 60. I hope I have not confused you.  Starting with Stage 3 CKC is an additional burden for RCC.

     

     

     

    Icemantoo

    Sorry, I was confused.
    It

    Sorry, I was confused.

    It must have been posted on a different thread about having kidney disease?

     

    So ice man, grade 3 is that the same as stage 3?

     

    Is kidney cancer different than ckc? Chronic kidney cancer??

     

     

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #11
    Laura76 said:

    Sorry, I was confused.
    It

    Sorry, I was confused.

    It must have been posted on a different thread about having kidney disease?

     

    So ice man, grade 3 is that the same as stage 3?

     

    Is kidney cancer different than ckc? Chronic kidney cancer??

     

     

    Kidney Cancer and CKC

    Laura.

     

    We arw all confused in the beginning.

    CKC (Chornic Kidney Disease) has to do with Kidney function The failure of a Kidney can lead to dialysis (Stage 5 CKC) as well as contribute to heart issues (much more common).

    Most people with CKD do not have Kidney Cancer. Losing a Kidney to Cancer negatively effects your Kidney function as does high blood pressure. diabetes and age.

     

    Putting it simply, a lot of people have bad Kidneys unrelated to Cancer. Having Kidney Cancer adds to CKC. This is why others and mself with RCC also see a Nephrologist to address a Kidney friendly lifesyle after our Neph/ especially where our GFR is low and we have high blood pressure issues as well.

    The size and grade of your tumor is generally not related to CKD other than the fact that losing a Kidney or partial kidney negatively effects your kidney function.

     

    Icemantoo

  • Laura76
    Laura76 Member Posts: 49
    #12
    icemantoo said:

    Kidney Cancer and CKC

    Laura.

     

    We arw all confused in the beginning.

    CKC (Chornic Kidney Disease) has to do with Kidney function The failure of a Kidney can lead to dialysis (Stage 5 CKC) as well as contribute to heart issues (much more common).

    Most people with CKD do not have Kidney Cancer. Losing a Kidney to Cancer negatively effects your Kidney function as does high blood pressure. diabetes and age.

     

    Putting it simply, a lot of people have bad Kidneys unrelated to Cancer. Having Kidney Cancer adds to CKC. This is why others and mself with RCC also see a Nephrologist to address a Kidney friendly lifesyle after our Neph/ especially where our GFR is low and we have high blood pressure issues as well.

    The size and grade of your tumor is generally not related to CKD other than the fact that losing a Kidney or partial kidney negatively effects your kidney function.

     

    Icemantoo

    Thank you. I understand now

    Thank you. I understand now

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #13
    Laura76 said:

    Thank you. I understand now

    Thank you. I understand now

    CKD not CKC

    I used the term CKC by mistale. It is called CKD (chronic kidney disease) which or the most part is not related to Cancer.

     

    Icemantoo

  • madzoon
    madzoon Member Posts: 40
    #14
    icemantoo said:

    Apples and oranges

    Laura.

     

    Madzoon has Stage 3 CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). This has nothjing to do with the grade of her tumor and from her history is  not related to her RCC.

     

    Those of us who are older and also had a NEPH typically have Stage 3 CKD as well which basically means that your GFR is above 30 and below 60. I hope I have not confused you.  Starting with Stage 3 CKC is an additional burden for RCC.

     

     

     

    Icemantoo

    Thank you

    Ice, For explaing that to Laura, Yes I have stage 3 CKD My urologist wants me to set an appointment with my nephrologist, to discuss the finding..

  • Laura76
    Laura76 Member Posts: 49
    #15
    madzoon said:

    Thank you

    Ice, For explaing that to Laura, Yes I have stage 3 CKD My urologist wants me to set an appointment with my nephrologist, to discuss the finding..

    Well, I pray you well.... And

    Well, I pray you well.... And always be healthy

    Stay positive :)

  • madzoon
    madzoon Member Posts: 40
    #16
    Laura76 said:

    Well, I pray you well.... And

    Well, I pray you well.... And always be healthy

    Stay positive :)

    THANKS

    THANK YOU  JUST GETTING THINGS SET UP FOR SURGERY, GETTING MY LIFE IN ORDER, I HAVE MY KIDS HELPING ME CLEAN UP THE HOUSE AND PREPARING FOR AFTERWARDS.

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