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5. The fact that it had not spread to a lymph node is wonderful. If it was confined just

Reply to Ed Suspicious (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:00 AM

Jan 2016

to that one kidney, after its removal she theoretically can live a normal length of life, AFAIK.

As a breast cancer survivor myself, I remember only too well how terrified I was when I found out. It was torture to wait a few days for the biopsy results. When my lymph node was declared clear, I felt some relief. But I have to say that the thought that it might come back some day is always in the back of my mind. It never really goes away.

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Mom was just diagnosed with cancer in her kidney. [View all] Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 OP

I am sorry that your mother is going... YvonneCa Jan 2016 #1

Thank you for the response. I really appreciate it. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #2

I'm glad she is doing... YvonneCa Jan 2016 #3

The fact that it had not spread to a lymph node is wonderful. If it was confined just Nay Jan 2016 #5

First, I'm sorry to hear that Tab Jan 2016 #4

We leave all other opinions at the doorstep in this forum and I know everyone agrees... slipslidingaway Jan 2016 #6

Might I also suggest an opposite variation (depends on patient - both versions are fine) Tab Jan 2016 #7

First, I'm sorry. Next, you need some more information, like where the tumor is located and how was sinkingfeeling Jan 2016 #8