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Topic: RE: kidney cancer
I'm very happy to hear that your outcome was not cancer. I know I don't need to tell you this, but take really good care of yourself and keep a close eye on things.
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question.
BevI heard from the doc tonight. My scan shows that the mass is consistent with renal cell carcinoma, BUT, they won't know for sure until I see the specialist and possibly have a biopsy.
Thank you again for responding to me.
On September 9, 2009 at 6:36 PM Pacific Time, regbevjon wrote:
Thank you so much for answering me. I go for more CT scans tomorrow. Hopefully I will have an answer soon. The not knowing, as you know, is very tough.I'm very happy to hear that your outcome was not cancer. I know I don't need to tell you this, but take really good care of yourself and keep a close eye on things.
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question.
Bev
Thank you again for responding to me.
Topic: RE: kidney cancer
Thank you so much for answering me. I go for more CT scans tomorrow. Hopefully I will have an answer soon. The not knowing, as you know, is very tough.
I'm very happy to hear that your outcome was not cancer. I know I don't need to tell you this, but take really good care of yourself and keep a close eye on things.
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question.
Bev
I'm very happy to hear that your outcome was not cancer. I know I don't need to tell you this, but take really good care of yourself and keep a close eye on things.
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question.
Bev
Topic: RE: kidney cancer
I had surgery on Aug 28th. They took the mass and a corner of my kidney and a few lymph nodes. It took 2 weeks to get back an answer it was not cancer it was a tumor that was so rare they had to do lot of reserch. It's called a Pecoma tumor I will have to be watch for the next couple of years to make sure it does not return.
Topic: RE: kidney cancer
I'm SO sorry to hear you are going through this...I am currently waiting to find out if the mass in my left kidney is cancer. Can you tell me how yours was diagnosed?
Topic: RE: HELP i need some input please.....
Hi! I know you posted several weeks ago, but hopefully, you'll still see this.
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a year after my WLS. Fortunately for me, it was a non-agressive form, and even though the mass was large, there was no spread. Still needed a hysterectomy, though ...
I recommend that you see an gynecological oncologist. They are best for any gyn surgery that is, or may potentially be, cancerous. They know how to do the staging, the lymph node testing, etc. It's too important to leave in the hands of someone who is not an expert.
They may tell you something different than your ob/gyn. They may recommend the gyn surgery first and the WLS second. Just because the doc you saw said it can't be done doesn't mean that another doc will think the same way!
Good luck to you!
WLS saved my life twice: I lost 170 pounds and now weigh 150. I developed an incisional hernia which led to the CAT scan which discovered my ovarian mass.
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a year after my WLS. Fortunately for me, it was a non-agressive form, and even though the mass was large, there was no spread. Still needed a hysterectomy, though ...
I recommend that you see an gynecological oncologist. They are best for any gyn surgery that is, or may potentially be, cancerous. They know how to do the staging, the lymph node testing, etc. It's too important to leave in the hands of someone who is not an expert.
They may tell you something different than your ob/gyn. They may recommend the gyn surgery first and the WLS second. Just because the doc you saw said it can't be done doesn't mean that another doc will think the same way!
Good luck to you!
WLS saved my life twice: I lost 170 pounds and now weigh 150. I developed an incisional hernia which led to the CAT scan which discovered my ovarian mass.
Topic: RE: Anyone with Thyroid Cancer post RNY? (cross post)
HI EVERYONE
JUST HAD THYROIDECTOMY LAST WEEK. NO ONE MENTIONED THE NUMBNESS AND TINGLING I WOULD BE FEELING.
:o(
I AM GOING OUT OF MY MIND!!! THE HOSPITAL SAID TO DOUBLE THE CALCIUM IF THIS HAPPENS AND I HAVE AN D STILL NO RELIEF. I CANNOT FEEL MY MOUTH AND THE NUMB
AND TING IS NOT JUST HANDS AND FEET BUT ALL OVER. OFCOURSE IT'S THE WEEK END
AND HARD TO GET A HOLD OF ANYONE IN THE MED FIELD UNLESS I WANT TO GO BACK
TO HOSP. NO WAY!!!!!
ANYWYAS I HAD MY RNY 2005 AND OBVIOUSLY HAVE A PROBLEM ABSORBING CALCIUM.
MY VIT D WAS LOW BEFORE SURGERY AND ALSO ANEMIC. I HAVE BEEN EATING UP CALCIUM
PILLS LIKE CRAZY AND VIT D ALSO. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS.
JUST HAD THYROIDECTOMY LAST WEEK. NO ONE MENTIONED THE NUMBNESS AND TINGLING I WOULD BE FEELING.
:o(
I AM GOING OUT OF MY MIND!!! THE HOSPITAL SAID TO DOUBLE THE CALCIUM IF THIS HAPPENS AND I HAVE AN D STILL NO RELIEF. I CANNOT FEEL MY MOUTH AND THE NUMB
AND TING IS NOT JUST HANDS AND FEET BUT ALL OVER. OFCOURSE IT'S THE WEEK END
AND HARD TO GET A HOLD OF ANYONE IN THE MED FIELD UNLESS I WANT TO GO BACK
TO HOSP. NO WAY!!!!!
ANYWYAS I HAD MY RNY 2005 AND OBVIOUSLY HAVE A PROBLEM ABSORBING CALCIUM.
MY VIT D WAS LOW BEFORE SURGERY AND ALSO ANEMIC. I HAVE BEEN EATING UP CALCIUM
PILLS LIKE CRAZY AND VIT D ALSO. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS.
Topic: RE: About Mammograms following weightloss?
Yup sky blue is the colour...strange but normal. If the mammagram does not get the whole breast and the doctor is not satisfied as to the results he will definitely send you back for a repeat. The camera apparatus does a wide angle shot as does the plate your breast was on. The technicians get reall hell if they don't do it right which is why they manipulate us until they get the right shots. I have even had two women wrestle me down to get the shots and my breast was like a flattened load of bread at the end of it.....
Your doctor will advise you but most likely they got a beautiful shot of your girls!
Your doctor will advise you but most likely they got a beautiful shot of your girls!
Topic: RE: About Mammograms following weightloss?
Yes I understand some discharge is normal... I normally have milky or clear... But this was a bright blue like the color of the ocean in pictures... As for pain, I always have breast pain... it comes from stuffing very large breasts (remainder of Fs) into a B cup all the time so I can look normal. I am just wondering if the mammogram was adequate or if the tech didn't actually get images of my whole breasts?
Topic: RE: About Mammograms following weightloss?
I go for mammograms twice a year due to a family history of breast cancer. The discharge you have is quite normal as long as there is no pain invovled. The milk glands secret the discharge and for some women they have the most discharge during thier menstrating cycle. (I started to have discharge after my duaghter was born 18 years ago and to this day have some now and again. I was told that if it becomes painful then to immediately come and see the doctor as thier could be an gland infection and antibiotics will be given but other then that not to worry.) Keep your breasts as clean and dry as possible and always check to make sure there are no dry cracks or fissures in the nipple as that is where an infection would start.
Mammograms are very highly effective but a doctor's exam is always a good follow up..but trust me if they saw something they would be dragging you back for more testing...My doctor usually gets a copy of the mammogram and we look at it together...Don't get spooked as from now on you should get a mammogram every year.
Women have foght for a long time to have good health care and equal to men, the mammogram is the best health protection we have for any form of breast disease. Congratulate yourself for taking this step towards wellness and health.
Mammograms are very highly effective but a doctor's exam is always a good follow up..but trust me if they saw something they would be dragging you back for more testing...My doctor usually gets a copy of the mammogram and we look at it together...Don't get spooked as from now on you should get a mammogram every year.
Women have foght for a long time to have good health care and equal to men, the mammogram is the best health protection we have for any form of breast disease. Congratulate yourself for taking this step towards wellness and health.
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