sick with worry

Well glad you found us. I can appreciate your fears, but rest assured you'll get through whatever "this is" and be okay. Just we don't like uncertainty and foreign things in our bodies. So I can appreciate your concerns.

I came to this site first before I met with my Urologist. Turns out the members here were right, a MRI was a waste of time, as the Urologist/surgeon wants a CT scan. He pretty much knew it was Renal cancer, yet small enough, like yours, to only be stage one. The surgery corrected this and once the bugger was out, the cancer left too. 

I had a cyst too, but he showed me the difference on the scan between the cyst and the neoplasm. 

We'll be here for you all the way. Yes, most likely IF it is a mass, you'll have surgery. Hopefully you want a surgeon that does Laproscopic/robatic technique as its less invasive. Again being that your 'thing" is smal you'll be fine after surgery. There is no need for further treatment other than surgery if you are stage I.

Ask any questions you need to. i have had several abdominal surgeries and prefer the Laproscopic if its possible. I am now 3 plus years NED (No Evidence of disease).

Sending you calm, hope and healing...soon enough.

You can also send me an email on this site for further information if you like. We'll be here for you hon.

Hugs, Jan

and your fears....its ok to be  afraid we all when we diagnosed where shocked some of us cried cancer avisitor not welcomed ....so relax wait for all the results it could be nothing  no need to panic 

Isn't it amazing how much anxiety comes from a google search? It will be difficult to take you of the "ledge" until you get some answers.  Until then, try to focus on the advice that others have given you.  By the way, when is the MRI scheduled for?  And, when is your follow-up with your doctor?  Hopefully it will come soon.  I pray you find peace while you wait.

Stub  

Thank goodness for low back pain which has lead to many of us having an "incidental finding"...yes the discovery of a mass or cancer....but your stress and anxiety are totally normal and we can all sypathize.  Take it one step at a time. See your Dr for results and an explanation.  I hope that the anomoly is not cancer but if it is the small size is sure to guarantee a full recovery.  My 7 cm mass which grew to 10 cm in 2 months seemed like childs play for my urologist.  He took out my right kidney 10 days ago...it was a gnarly mess getting it out but he just seemed certain and positive that he got it all out.  I mean 10 cm is like a baseball and he isnt concerned???? Ok....I will know more when I get my pathology report this Tuesday....So please breath and find comfort that a lession that size will have a much much better prognosis!  Keep us posted and we are here for you!

-bee

Any word, Dancemom? I just received word today that I have a mass in my kidney. I have been having flank pain / back pain the last few weeks and was worried because both of my parents passed from RCC. It seems surreal that I could have this. I am much younger than both my parents were. My father lived another 20 years or so after initial diagniosis but my mom only about 10 years. My mom endured so much. I don't know yet if I have cancer, but I could tell my doctor is very concerned. He is sending me for an MRI this week, and I wonder why an MRI versus a CT? I will talk to him about it in the AM. I don't care either way, but I want the most thorough examination. I have a son about to go to college and a 15-year-old daughter. I want to see them grow, marry, etc. I praying that this is some kind of mistake, but the pain is what my mom felt, and now with the mass. I can't sleep and am worried about money and work, etc. Sending best thoughts your way. Keep in touch.

It's really impossible to not be afraid, but talking things over with people here was very helpful for me when I first joined.  For most of us things are not as bad as they first seem.

You can talk about anything here.  

I'm glad to meet you but also sorry that you have to be here... (That is such an odd feeling, like... Welcome but I wish you weren't here.)

Steve.

I'm so sorry you're going through all this anxiety. Any results from the MRI? I really doubt a 3 cm growth on your kidney would have gone anywhere else so I don't think the liver issue is related. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Dancemom09 said:

Good news

I received the MRI results back, no malignant tumors!  The tumor in my liver is a focal nodular hyperplasia.  Benign and probably developed from the use of oral contraceptives.  The spot on my kidney is a dromedary hump, just like Kat had mentioned..  I have a follow up to discuss the pain im experiencing in my back.  So these lesions were incidental findings that ended up being nothing. I'm so relieved.  I was so stressed that I developed hives all over my neck and chest.  Cancer is a scary f#%!?| thing and I hope I never have to go through this again.  Thank you for all your comments and support.  This forum is a really amazing place. 

So grateful for your news. I have mine on Wednesday. One day at a time:-)