u/Tipsygypsy20000

Please read till the end.

My posts may be familiar for some of you as I’ve posted frequently over the past month about my husband’s journey. I’ll try to make this as brief as possible.

Discovery.

A little over a month ago my husband went into the emergency room for another issue. Doctors gave him a CT scan with contrast and discovered a solid kidney mass. He was referred to a urologist who told him that there’s a very high possibility that he had kidney cancer- we were devastated! He had an MRI with contrast and was scheduled for surgery. Surgeon thought that he was a good candidate for a partial nephrectomy but informed us that he might have to remove the entire thing if the mass was near an artery.

Surgery.

Surgery went smoothly and the mass was removed and sent to pathology for further examination. My husband spent one day and change in the hospital before he was discharged. Gas was pumped into his abdomen during the surgery and that caused discomfort after surgery. He is currently on day 3 post surgery and recovering well.

Pathology report.

The moment we heard the news of a possible cancer diagnosis we were devastated. I’ve spent many hours in the early days just worrying, crying and feeling overall defeated. Masses that are above 4 cm have a 70-85 percent chance of being cancerous. Doctors were treating it like a diagnosis before even removing the mass so we were prepared for anything.

Education on kidney cancer helped to alleviate fear, stress and worry since I was reassured constantly by you lovely folks on Reddit that shared your stories with me on what to expect after surgery.

Today July 3rd- 3 days after surgery we got my husbands pathologist report back.

Negative for cancer 😳

Most people that have masses this size often end up being diagnosed with kidney cancer. I’ve read so many stories of people being diagnosed with cancer with kidney masses and never any of masses being benign (this size)

We were very shocked with the results. In my mind and heart (although this is excellent news) I do feel as if my husband had cancer because of the way it was treated and the worry and stress that we’ve endured this past month. The point of this post ? Kidney masses are treated like cancer until a pathologists final report comes back and proves otherwise. We have beat the statistical odds but can definitely relate to each and every person on here that’s had to deal with this.

It’s 1:47 am July, 1 2026.

Today is my husbsnd’s partial nephrectomy !! Please keep us in your prayers. Last week I was nervous about this process but now that we’re finally here I can say that I feel a lot more positive and hopeful.

I’m so thankful to this group of wonderful people. I’ve learned so much about kidney cancer through this group- you guys are great ❤️ and so supportive! I now feel obligated to make posts on my husband’s journey (lol) for people who are new to this.

Edit - surgery was successful. Began at 8 and ended at 10:30 ish. I met with the surgeon and he said that he did great. They were able to preserve the kidney and he did not need a drain. He’s in PACU now trying to wake up. I’m beyond relieved ♥️ thank you for all the thoughts and prayers.

Hi everyone !

My husband had His MRI two weeks ago and it’s confirmed that there’s no spread. Doctor plans on proceeding with a partial nephrectomy on July 1st

Mass - 4.2x3.9 cm

Im thankful for all of the support that I’ve received on this thread but as surgery day draws closer I can’t help but Feel very overwhelmed. I have no relatives or family in state. We also have a lot going on and I just feel completely anxious.

Please keep him in your prayers for a safe surgery next Wednesday 🙏

Is it safe to have surgery 4 days after a long flight ?

My husband has a 4.2 cm x 3.9 cm mass on his kidney . Today was his MRI with contrast and also his chest X Ray to ensure that the cancer hasn’t spread to other organs. The MRI was a little uncomfortable but he’s home now and we are anxiously waiting on results. Perhaps early next week. I’m really hoping for the best outcome and pray that he will be ok.

My husband was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer on accident and has an MRI in 2 weeks and scheduled for surgery in early July 2026.

The doctor said that his mass seemed a little large for stage one and depending on where the mass is located he’ll either do a partial nephrectomy or will remove the entire kidney. We don’t know which one yet.

The size of the mass is 4.2 cm x 3.9 cm

Im starting to get a little nervous about what will happen and I know I shouldn’t be but I’m only human. Please share your experience with kidney cancer if you can. It would be helpful ♥️

Hello everyone. I’m new here. For the past 2.5 weeks my husband has had the worse diarrhea of his life. During the first week of these episodes he put it down as food poisoning but I suggested he do a walk in appt to have them run some tests. During the first visit the doctor told him that he was not dehydrated and prescribed Imodium, electrolytes and a bland diet . That did not work.

Week 2- he went back to the doctor and they did a stool sample and a CMP. That afternoon they called him back to go to the ER immediately. The doctor said she was worried about some of his labs.

Eosinophils (Manual)- 0-6 percent normal range (his was 54)

They did a CT scan and found a 4.2cm x 3.9 cm mass on his left kidney that think is cancer. He also has gallstones.

FINDINGS:
Visualized lower thorax: Within normal limits.
Liver: Normal
Spleen: Normal.
Biliary system: Cholelithiasis without gallbladder thickening.
Pancreas: Normal.
Adrenals: Normal.
Kidneys: Synthetic 4.2 × 3.9 cm enhancing lesion arising from the anterior aspect of the left kidney. No hydronephrosis or nephrolithiasis.
GI tract: No evidence of bowel obstruction. There is mild wall thickening along the descending colon with adjacent fat stranding. Colonic diverticulosis.
Lymph nodes: Normal.
Mesentery/Peritoneum: Normal.
Vasculature: Normal

It’s been 5 days since his last visit and he’s still having diarrhea but def not as often as he was before. Hes set to see his primary care doctor this week.

Notes- he recently started using Mud watr coffee but he stopped it last week. I personally believe that they’s what caused this issue but there’s no proof of that. Ever since he stopped it he’s NOT been using the bathroom 8 times a day. Now he goes probably 3 times a day. Does anyone have any experience with high Eosinophils ?

Hello everyone. I’m new here. For the past 2.5 weeks my husband has had the worse diarrhea of his life. During the first week of these episodes he put it down as food poisoning but I suggested he do a walk in appt to have them run some tests. During the first visit the doctor told him that he was not dehydrated and prescribed Imodium, electrolytes and a bland diet . That did not work.

Week 2- he went back to the doctor and they did a stool sample and a CMP. That afternoon they called him back to go to the ER immediately. The doctor said she was worried about some of his labs.

Eosinophils (Manual)- 0-6 percent normal range (his was 54)

They did a CT scan and found a 4.2cm x 3.9 cm mass on his left kidney that think is cancer. He also has gallstones.

FINDINGS:
Visualized lower thorax: Within normal limits.
Liver: Normal
Spleen: Normal.
Biliary system: Cholelithiasis without gallbladder thickening.
Pancreas: Normal.
Adrenals: Normal.
Kidneys: Synthetic 4.2 × 3.9 cm enhancing lesion arising from the anterior aspect of the left kidney. No hydronephrosis or nephrolithiasis.
GI tract: No evidence of bowel obstruction. There is mild wall thickening along the descending colon with adjacent fat stranding. Colonic diverticulosis.
Lymph nodes: Normal.
Mesentery/Peritoneum: Normal.
Vasculature: Normal

It’s been 5 days since his last visit and he’s still having diarrhea but def not as often as he was before. Hes set to see his primary care doctor this week.

Notes- he recently started using Mud watr coffee but he stopped it last week. I personally believe that they’s what caused this issue but there’s no proof of that. Ever since he stopped it he’s NOT been using the bathroom 8 times a day. Now he goes probably 3 times a day. Does anyone have any experience with high Eosinophils ?