r/kidneycancer

Today is day one for me. I received the news of clear cell renal cell carcinoma in my left kidney and it has made it to my lungs in three spots. I talked to the oncologist and will begin the pill and autoimmune iv plan, but I was t to know in real world situations, how bad is this journey? Like, am I able to work as a school bus driver still? Am I going to be able to do things in my life? He told me that eventually cancer becomes resistant and mutates and you will die. I guess what I'm asking, is it worth it for a 54 year old male to fight this? Thanks and i how this community becomes a valuable resource for me and I hope can support others as well.

I had an abdominal ultrasound last Wednesday for something unrelated. They discovered two masses in my right kidney. One is 1.3cm and the other is 2.4cm. I don’t have the radiologist report. It was sent directly to my doctor and has not been uploaded to MyChart yet. My primary care doctor consulted with a urologist and has ordered a renal CT scan with and without contrast. I have that scheduled for early morning 10/27 and then will see the urologist after on that same day. I wasn’t expecting this so I’m not sure what to think or how worried I should be. I’ve used AI, etc. But I’m glad a friend mentioned Reddit to me and that I found this group. And thoughts or insight are welcome.

Had my first CT scan post partial nephectory. Saw nodules in my lymph node. Oncologist moved up the next scan by one month. He seemed positive that it wasn’t concerning, but wanted to get the next scan one month sooner to rule out any metastasis. Life goes on.

Hey All!

I (27m) had surgery on Sept 22nd to remove what we thought was Renal Cell Carcinoma. The pathology came back, and I was diagnosed with a Solitary Fibrous Tumor. Somehow one of the local lymph nodes was also involved, but removed as well.

I was looking optimistic, but now I am getting nervous about recurrence and what the rest of my life may look like. Anyone have experience with this kind of cancer or something similar? I am hoping for a positive prognosis and support is welcome. Thank you all!