Dear Friends:
My mom is very nervous about this whole situation, but she is going to go for a partial nephrectomy to remove a 1.2 cm solid mass (probably clear cell renal carcionoma). It is located on the lower pole of her right kidney. My mom never smoked, nor drank, and watches her diet. She is in excellent health. I am just worried about complications during and after surgery. Is it very painful? What are the worst symptoms? Recovery time? My mom is a 66 year old white female whom also exercises regularly. Has anyone known of people where this renal cell carcinoma has recurred? GOD BLESS all of you for surviving such a horrifying situation!
Thanks for listening!
Sincerely,
TOM (NYC)