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Update & Clarification

rja3d
rja3d CSN Member Posts: 35
in Kidney Cancer #1

Went to my urologist/surgeon/oncologist (jack of all trades) for first blood tests 4 months following my partial open nephrectomy and got clarification on my TNM score:  T1a N0 M0   Grade 3.    When he told me this in the hospital, my befuddled mind thought he said stage 3.   Boring I know, but shoot, I'll take 1 and be thankful!   My baseline CT with and without contrast is scheduled for August which is 7 months post surgery which seems to be tracking with the NCCN guidelines.   Thank you all for the continuing education I'm receiving from you guys and will continue to monitor this board and pray for each of you.  

(welcome your comments and suggestions as always) 

Regards, 

Jay 

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #2
    Yes, stage 1 sure beats stage

    Yes, stage 1 sure beats stage 3. They're on top of it with the follow up so all is good!

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  • hardo718
    hardo718 CSN Member Posts: 853 Member
    edited May 2016 #3
    No worries, it's confusing stuff...

    ....happy for you, that you misunderstood tho.  That's awesome news!!  I'm sure you're elated.

    Donna~

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  • Footstomper
    Footstomper CSN Member Posts: 1,237 Member
    #4
    Boring

    Believe it or not, on this site, boring is as good as it gets. Everyone dreams of getting boring results.

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  • mrou50
    mrou50 CSN Member Posts: 389 Member
    edited May 2016 #5
    Stage 1

     Stage 1 is a great news much better than stage 3 that makes things look grade in your favor.

    Mark

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