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Just diagnosed with tumor: What question should I ask the urologist?
Kidney Cancer | Last Active: 22 hours ago | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
@pattymltn, @quirky9
My 2 malignant tumors on my left kidney were lower pole 5cm and upper pole 2 cm. Very thankful was able to have partial nephrectomy, the thought of being 1 kidney away from dialysis scares me. I also have a 1.3cm cyst on the other kidney that is now considered "suspicious for neoplasm". I go to Mayo every 6 mos for checks because Im considered Intermediate risk for recurrence. I eat for my labs... never smoked, quit any alcohol or sugar, seldom eat processed foods. Bought a stationery cycle and bike 6 mi/30 min daily. So far, the Beast is not winning; has not raised its ugly head for nearly 2 yrs. Fighting this with every bit of ambition and stamina I can find! Best of luck, best wishes, prayers and hugs to you both!
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@gangcarotid1
I had my radical on Monday. Home in under 24 hrs. My surgeon said my right kidney is doing fine. Due to location, my tumor could not be removed and nephrons saved. I am glad I didn't have a choice actually. I know the suspected ccRCC is in a lab and not in my body anymore. Waiting on stage and grade. My chest, thyroid, top of liver CT showed clear prior to surgery. Pain is manageable. My diet is not as fabulous as you and patty! Kudos! But I have changed it. No red meat, no processed, no salt, no alcohol. More clean food. Im not diabetic. Hoping for low stage, grade on pathology. Dealing with the stress of being forced out of my job 10 days before major surgery has not helped, but I have tried to put it to the back of my priorities. Still have health insurance. Will get 1 more check 15th of the month. Unsympathetic, unethical, born into money and arrogant boss, who by the way had Wilms at 5 and has always had 1 kidney, thinks what I am going through should be a walk in the park! F#CK him and kidney cancer. If you want to see my tumor let me know.
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@gangcarotid1 Thank you for your note. I am also eating and living a healthy lifestyle, always have ( gave up sugar 5 years ago and alcohol 7 years ago) but sometimes you just can't have control over all aspects of health. I have only had the one kidney scanned and am wondering if both should be looked at. Happy your situation was partial nephrectomy. How do you feel? They say your kidney can bounce back quickly. Did you consider adaptive radiotherapy?