Wow! An Update!

I'm home from the hospital- (discharged yesterday 4-6-08) after succesful removal of my right kidney and said mass.  Path reports came back positive RCC- though I didn't ask about stage, etc.  Back in to see doc on Thursday and will check then.  Chest xrays, etc. all clear before operation.

They started with lap procedure but had to finish "old school" as they felt position of the tumor on the end of the kidney was dangerously close to a major artery and I might bleed out- so along with my lap "holes" I have a gnarly looking 6 in. scar on my side.  Feel pretty good- have not used any pain meds.

Doc was motivated by me quick bounce back post op.

Thanks for all the support and I'll keep you all posted on updates- wife and boy are fine.

Dennis

On 4/7/2008 atlfamily wrote:

I'm home from the hospital- (discharged yesterday 4-6-08) after succesful removal of my right kidney and said mass.  Path reports came back positive RCC- though I didn't ask about stage, etc.  Back in to see doc on Thursday and will check then.  Chest xrays, etc. all clear before operation.

They started with lap procedure but had to finish "old school" as they felt position of the tumor on the end of the kidney was dangerously close to a major artery and I might bleed out- so along with my lap "holes" I have a gnarly looking 6 in. scar on my side.  Feel pretty good- have not used any pain meds.

Doc was motivated by me quick bounce back post op.

Thanks for all the support and I'll keep you all posted on updates- wife and boy are fine.

Dennis

Speedy recovery and good luck.My husband Mick has {rcc} had his rigth kidney remove,then a piece of his lung remove,now he is on Nexavar.It's been 3 years since it all started.He is on s.s. my Mick is only 50.He still as handsome as when i met him 15 years ago, with the scars and all.So are prayers to you and your family.

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