CancerCompass message board discussion started by JanCol on 4/4/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22697,0.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I had a lapro partial nephrectomy in late November, 2007, for RCC clear cell, Stage 1, Grade 2.  I had subsequent hemoraging,readmitted, treated, and went through 6 weeks of IV iron infusion treatments.  It has now been a little over 4 months since the surgery and I am still feel severe fatigue starting mid-day almost everyday.  Mornings I do well and then it is down hill from there.  Blood counts have improved but the fatigue continues.  I am on no chemo therapy as the tumor was 1.7cm by 2.5cm. Has anyone experienced this after removal of a small tumor?  My gut tells me I need a full body scan including bones, but my surgeon is very conservative and doesn't believe anything beyond a abdominal CT is necessary.Any input is greatly appreciated. JanCol Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Get a new doctor or at least go to one of the cancer hospitals for a second opinion. I was treated by a doctor in Austin Tx and I liked him and even he said 'go to MD Anderson for a second opinion'. Laura pooh2323 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT yeah, a new doc is warranted.  My surgeon did a bone and brain scan before surgery.   jreubtet Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT