skatesindreams
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Adding my thoughts and prayers to all those already shared.
@SLIVER I think the poster meant that the stomach virus ended up being a blessing because it led them to discover the mass.
DH also had a partial nephrectomy. The finding was oncocytoma which is probably what her doctor is thinking as the 40%.I've had this surgery. She had a partial nepthrectomy, likely with the DaVinci robotic system (no open incisions) and would have gone home the next day. Recovery is rapid and relatively easy. She's certainly not the typical patient for this but according to my urologist, more young women are being diagnosed and they aren't certain why. But, catching it as an incidental finding (that's how mine was found as well) means it was caught early and the prognosis is good.
I've had this surgery. She had a partial nepthrectomy, likely with the DaVinci robotic system (no open incisions) and would have gone home the next day. Recovery is rapid and relatively easy. She's certainly not the typical patient for this but according to my urologist, more young women are being diagnosed and they aren't certain why. But, catching it as an incidental finding (that's how mine was found as well) means it was caught early and the prognosis is good.
My friend had renal cell carcinoma diagnosed when he had an MRI for an unrelated back problem. It was caught early and he is fine ten years later with no post-operative treatment. Stage 1 generally has a good prognosis.I studied renal cell carcinoma for my Master’s - it has a relatively large age range but Maia would really be on the low end. 60’s is more the peak. So it’s interesting what your urologist said.
Here’s hoping that’s not what Maia has, and if so that it was indeed caught early enough (fortunately sounds like it). There’s been good advances treating RCC with immunotherapy, it’s developing resistance to treatment that’s the big problem.
Sorry about your pup...Glad he is doing better.My beloved dog Bean in my profile picture has kidney cancer. He had his kidney removed and is doing well. Praying this beautiful young woman will never have to face cancer of any kind.
Who is the Alex she is referring to?Maia's update today:
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Go big brother Alex! Good brother.Maia's update today (she ends: "... I’m grateful for all of the messages of encouragement - I feel very cared for and supported. This recovery will take time and I’m still waiting on news, but I’m determined to come back stronger.":
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That photo of Alex healing her to walk is so heartwarming. Abdominal surgery is no fun.
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