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Kidney cancer patients: Let's connect and introduce yourself
Kidney Cancer | Last Active: Dec 4 8:23am | Replies (245)Comment receiving replies
I have just been diagnosed with Stage 4 urothelial cancer. I will find out the specifics next week but the plan is chemo/immunotherapy then radical nephrectomy. Is there anything I can do to prepare?
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Welcome, @drmarci. I agree with @sav1 to stay hydrated and physically active as you prepare for treatment. You may also be interested in joining these related discussions about urothelial cancer:
- Urothelial adenocarcinoma
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/urothelial-adenocarcinoma/
- Diagnosed with High-Grade Urothelial Cell Carcinoma - ANYONE?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diagnosed-with-high-grade-urothelial-cell-carcinoma-anyone/
I'm sure you have loads of questions looping through your mind as you wait for your treatment planning appointment. I suggest keeping pen and paper (or phone) handy and jotting them down. Naturally, keep asking questions here. There are others here who have been in your shoes.
When will you find out about the treatment you'll be getting?
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Walking if you can and drink lots of water. I too have kidney cancer and they are doing a nephrectomy in March and that was the advice I was given best of luck with your treatment