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Hi sstein, I had a 6cm grade 2 tumor removed May 2014. They did not take the adrenal gland or any lymph nodes. The previous CT Scan showed no spread to either of those areas. He also visibly examined those areas when he removed the kidney. With your larger tumor you should definately be seeing a kidney cancer specialist. I go to MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Your pathology lists your grade as 1. That's a great prognostic feature. It means that the cancer was probably slow growing. I was cleared to go back to work 6 weeks after surgery. Wishing you all the best, Panda

I was 59 years old when I had my left partial neph.  I never felt so weak in all my life, so you are not alone.  My job at the time required me to be on my feet most of the day and I was released to go back "light duty" but that first week back was hell!!  And I only stayed half days that week because I was so tired.  My coworkers were awesome though and I truly didn't do much, but I still felt like I was pushing it.

If you can take more time off, do!

Best wishes,

Donna~

Very similar diagnosis

Mine was 10 cm confined to kidney stage two tumor. I'm two years free of cancer, and hopefully remain so for many years to come. Wish you the same happy ending story.

My surgeon did't take any lymp nodes either. So far so good. The surgeons look at what is visible and also count on their experiences. I was also worried that he might have missed a malignant tumor but time passed and proved me wrong.

I had my first series of scans and blood test three months post surgery. Lung, abdomen ,pelvic with/without contrast.

Then he sent me for US on the sixth month post surgery, another C.T was done on 9 months post surgery. And this routine went on for a year. Now the interval between each U.S and C.T is four or  five months.

Keep calm and take rest. Your body has gone under  a majer change. Help your body to regain the strengh

Forough

This is my first time on this site and  I wanted to provide some light to what I know is a scary time for you. Every person is different but maybe providing you with what I had gone through will give you more insight into what at least one person experience is.

I was diagnosed with RCC Stage 4/Grade 3 at the age of 43. I had a radical nephrectomy 8 years ago. My left kidney was consumed by the tumor and I had such amazing doctors that I was able to make it through.  I was off from work for 3 months and it took some time to build my strenght back up, dont rush, build your strength up when recovering.

 I was put on Sutent back when I had my kidney removed (2008). I had to stop as the side affects were harsh. A year later I had a reoccurance in my liver. I then had IV chemo and within 3 months it was gone. I was then put on Afinitor (evorlimus).

It has been 8 years and within the last year and half there was a spot in my lung and was monitored. It never got bigger than 8mm that it was decided to have it removed. Four months after surgery and I have had a scan and the spot in my liver has now reappeared. Possibly my medicine is no longer working. I am starting my new medicine, Votrient and will see a surgeon to have the tumor removed from my liver.

After 8 years and the only thing that came up were 2 spots, I was told is amazing. The road ahead is long but it can be a good one as long as you stay ahead of it. Complete your scans when you need to, for me its every 3- 6 months. That is whats going to help catch things early. Stay healthy physically and mentally (which I know is the difficult) but you can do it with family, friends and support groups.

If after 8 years Im still here after having close call with an uncertain future, anything is possible with the help of modern medicine which is always changing and improving, wonderful physicians and self determination to stay strong. You are your own advocate when it comes to your health so be sure to ask questions, see second opinions if you need to.

There is hope and you will make it through.

Ill keep you in my thoughts and prayers.