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kidney cancer
A couple of weeks ago my dad had two small tumors removed from his bladder. Surgeon saw shadowing in the tubes from the kidneys. MRI shows cancer in the top of both kidneys. Further testing to be done. He is in TN, and I am in VA. I was there for his initial surgery, but have not had an opportunity to talk with his doctors.
I have left a message at the urologist office, asking them to call me to discuss my request to have his test results and pathology report sent to me. My dad has listed me as authorized for medical records. Is this something they are likely to do readily? I will go with for the next round of tests and results.
Any info or experience any of you have for kidney involvement, I'd appreciate. I'll know more when I can talk with someone.
His spirits are good. He is the most positive person you can imagine. Please keep him and my stepmom in your prayers.
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Rhonda (Sassy)
dx age 45
DX 2/15/05 Stage IIb (at surgery)restaged IIIa
Left mast .9cm tumor 5 of 14 nodes
Triple Positive
4 DD A/C
12 Taxol/Herceptin
33Rads
Strange infect mast site one year aft surg, hosp 1 wk
Herceptin for total of 18 months
Lupron Monthly 4 yrs
Neurontin for aches, pains and hot flashes(It works!)
Ovaries removed 11/09 stop Lupron and Neurontin
Arimidex 6 yrs (tried Femara, no SE improvement)
Tried Exemestane-hips got so bad could hardly walk
Back to Arimidex for year seven
Zometa 2X Annual for 7years, Lasix
Stop Arimidex 5/13
Stop Zometa 7/13-Bi-lateral Stress Fractures in Femurs from Zometa
5/14 Start Tamoxifen
3/15 Stem cell transplant to stimulate femur bone growth/healing
5/15 Complete fracture of right femur/Titanium rods both femurs
9/16 Start Evista stopTamoxifen
3/17 Stop Evista--unwelcome side effects!
NED and no meds.......
14 YEARS NED!
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