CancerCompass message board discussion started by Myfriendhope on 10/24/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17379,0.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello all,I just buried my dear friend of lung & now this:I just found out tonight that my father has kidney cancer- 2 tumors on 1 kidney, on outside but near bloodvessels. My parents live far from me & dad is 85, mom is 84...They will get the family "talk" on Monday with the onc's/surg. He is scheduled for surg on nov 8th.CAN ANYONE HELP WITH GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCS?I know it's so important to ask the right questions & they have no idea as to where to start. And neither do I...Yikes.Thank you all in advance for your help. The Dr. said it was "early, small...).Thanks,Hope Myfriendhope Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT #1 most important thing is that he sees a KIDNEY CANCER SPECIALIST.  Not a regular oncologist.  They are not enough up to date on new treatments.  #2 partial or complete nephrectomy.  #3 will he need treatment after kidney removal.That is a starting point.  Any more info, just send me a private message and I'll reply asapI'll keep you all in my prayers Cpurd Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Dad is having surgery (kidney out) on Tuesday, 11/6. He starts the bowel regimen tomorrow. He is scared, of course. We are all hoping this thing hasn't spread, as it is small. It's sitting right on top of where blood comes in & out. Any advice is greatly appreciated. He is 85 yrs old.Hope Myfriendhope Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT