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Post a new topicby livingwith on Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:02 pm

I have Kidney cancer and it was found by accident. Had a fall and finally went for an MRI , cat scan and many blood test. The Urologist Dr. Girvan told me I had to have the kidney removed. Major surgery, done Jan 23/09, recovery slow but it was contained to the kidney. 8cm in size and stage 2 Cancer.
I am feeling great and will have check ups every 3 months for awhile. Only problem was there was no one to talk to about the emotional side of this disease and I would have liked to have someone...Read the full article
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Re: Kidney Cancer

Post a new topicby francine1967 on Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:56 pm

Hi there, well im so happy to hear you are doing well. God bless you....My friend was just diagnosed with colon cancer yesterday and I am trying to help her through it....I dont know exactly what to do, but i am telling her that I am here for her anytime of day or night, even when she needs to cry and have a friend to hang on to. i will be there for her....Her surgery is on April 5...I plan on being there as well....
I am so happy to hear, that people do recover from cancer...God bless you my dear,,,,keep on going and doing well....
Just wanted to let you know it was very nice to hear your story..I will get her registered to this site, so maybe she will have people to talk to and encourage her...through this tough time...
Be well and take good care of yourself...
I f you have any advice on how a friend can help. Please let me know
Thank you
You are in my prayers, take care and have a wonderful day
Frannie
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