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3 years since nephrectomy
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Apr 13, 2015 - 10:38 am
Yesterday it was 3 years since my husband had left nephrectomy. He was diagnosed on March 22nd, 2012 with stage IV RCC, mets to lungs , brain and spine at young age of 32. Today he is doing great after full nephrectomy, 4 rounds of HDIL-2, 4 times cyber knife for multiple brain mets and 3 weeks of radiation for spine met. Hardest part was to wean off from Decadron, evil steroid..After his diagnosis, I became hypochondriac But I feel this forum is great. Got couragement to deal with this monster. Good luck and many wishes. |
Joined: Oct 2013
That is wonderful news! Very
That is wonderful news! Very inspiring too! Thank you for sharing with us.
Here's to continued good health!
Hugs
Jojo
Joined: May 2012
Thank you Jojo
Wishing you also best of health.
Although in January's 6 month scan, there was one 2 mm spot on his lungs but it was too small to say anything. Now they are doing Lungs scan next week to see its status. otherwise he is on 6months scan. I am nervous...
Joined: Feb 2009
You've done well
keep up the tests and the positive attitude.
Donna
Joined: Oct 2013
WOW What a journey you both
WOW What a journey you both have been going through. Glad you came here to get information and support!
Keep us posted. I cannot imagine what you both are going through, but know that we'll walk along side you both if you want us to.
Gentle hugs and healing thoughts!
Jan
Joined: Nov 2014
I fully understand your
I fully understand your nerves about coming scans ( as we all do). But lots of people here have benign lung lesions, so lets hope for the best.
And I also know how hard it is to be a hypochondriac. Please do your best to fight it, it can kill all the joy in life. I had it 4 years ago after first miscarriage and suspected multiple sclerosis, but I got muuuch better. Unfortunately fiance's diagnosis brought some of anxiety back. Sometimes health anxiety can be as destructive as serious disease. Are you fighting it somehow?
Joined: May 2012
Thank you
Thank you Jan and Allochka..
I think its normal to get anxious when your loved one or you get diagnosed with something serious but it should not let control your mind and body. I was kind of depressed thoughout 2012 but then realised that my worries are not solution. We have 8 years old twins ( then they were 5), I had to take care of them too. I started Yoga, deep breathing excercises, and NOT to google anything...I think more than anything Google made me depressed..LOL...
I have seen many inspiring people here....It gives you strength..Best wishes to all..
Joined: May 2012
Thanks Donna..
Actually more than me, my husband's attitude is positive..you know we both get strength from each other.