New Member with Kidney Cyst's

While I am blessed with cancer, my brother escaped with a kidney cyst. I am going off memory, but his was simple (CT scan).

had it been complex, they were going to take it out as that can lead to kidney cancer. Given the high risk with his brother (me) having RCC, it is possible they were being conservative.

If it does have to come out, a partial is nit a bad recovery. The biggest thing is they you monitor it. If it starts to change more, get it out and be done with it.

Best of luck!

Jojo61 said:

Welcome Dennis

It is worrisome to hear that news. But it could be a very simple fix for you. Try not to let this worry you too much (hahaha). Procedures, testing and medications have come a long way.

We are here to support you!

Hugs

Jojo

So sorry to hear you're going through this but do not combine the two cysts into one big one. You basically have two small ones and that makes a difference. Depending on where they are located, partial surgery if necessary is an option. The second cyst may not even require removal if it's just a simple, fluid filled one. They'll just monitor it. I had an open partial for a 3.5 cm tumor and it was not nearly as bad as I had feared. Hang in there and try not to stress too much. Wishing you the best! 

mrou50 said:

Thoughts are with you

I hope all turns out well and I will be thinking of you.  It sounds like it is early so that is good news just try to enjoy life and don't feel like you are alone, we are all in this together.

 

Mark

cancer, although it can increase in size.  I have cysts in my remaining kidney, in my liver, and pancreas.  The only reason I know that is because of so many CT's, ultra-sounds and x-rays during the past 9 years. Cysts can be fluid or fatty tumors, or a protective capsule around an injury or scar tissue, such as in the lungs from pneumonia or TB.   More than likely, a large percentage of the population have cysts in various organs, but as along as they aren't causing problems or symptoms, they are never found.

In your case, you had symptoms that were investigated, and the dr's will proceed from that.

When I was dx'd, the word "mass" or masses, was used, as they knew something was in both the right kidney and the liver that shouldn't be there.  It's one of those non-specific words that allows them to order a more definitive test.  Either at that point, the physician reading the test will say tumor(s) or they will wait until a biopsy or surgery to say it is cancer-malignacy/metastasized or a benign cyst or tumor.

Don't sell the farm, until you have a complete DX and have discussed all options with more than one doc.

I know how you are feeling...I was 64 and Dx'd with Stage IV cancer, because they already could see it had spread.

Have hope and hang in there.

Donna

icemantoo said:

Hydronephoris

Mr, D,,

 

The above means swelling ofthe Kidney and I am  not aware of its relation to Kidney Cancer one way or the other. Your 2.9 cyst on the right Kidney is relatively small, but of concern because of whats on the left kidney. I would make sure the Uro you are seeing is an expert on Kidney Cancer and irrespective I would line up a second opinion as high up the food chain as possable whenever there is a chance that you have Kidney Cancer in both kidneys. In such cases they may want to freeze the tumor/ cyst (CYRO) or zap it (RFA).While I may be able to raise questions for your doctors the answere are going to have to come from someone with a lot more letters after their name than myself.

 

 

Icemantoo

Hydronephrosis is buildup of urine in kidney due to blockage by the cyst. So apparently yours is draining urine as it should with no blockage by the growth. I don’t think it has anything to do with whether the growth is benign or malignant. Even a kidney stone can cause hydronehprosis.