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I have kidney cancer. Could it be caused by the amiodarone I take for atrial fib?
wrote 1 day ago: Amiodarone (a heart medication) does not cause kidney cancer as far as I am aware. … more →
Kidney Cancer, Testicular Cancer and the Chemical Ammonium Perflourooctanoate (C8)
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wrote 2 days ago: If you have kidney cancer or testicular cancer, it may have been caused by a certain chemical found … more →
Former marine finally awarded VA benefits for Kidney Cancer related to Camp LeJeune water contamination
wrote 3 days ago: United States Marine Corps seal (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Another former marine has been awarded ben … more →
Corn-Hole for Corbin
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I am 82 years old and I weigh 107 pounds. My right cancerous kidney was removed last August. Each day I take 1 tablet of Amlodipine Besylate 5mg, half a tablet of Triam/HCTZ 37.5/25, 1 multivitamin, and calcium. I exercise regularly. My diet is simple and primarily consists of eating chicken, fish, vegetables and fruits. I avoid salt and consume very little red meat. My blood pressure fluctuates between 160/85/68 and 136/78/70. I drink moderately, about 2 glasses of wine a day. I was told to avoid vodka. Unfortunately in January I found out that the cancer had invaded my bladder. I have received a BCG treatment for 6 weeks. The cancer has not spread and has somewhat regressed. The next 3-week treatment will start at the end of June at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. What else can I do to keep my left kidney healthy?
wrote 1 week ago: It sounds like you are already doing most of the things necessary to take care of your remaining kid … more →
Behind the scenes at Diplomat's Adherence Department
wrote 1 week ago: The following is a guest post from Nila Carpenter, LPN, a Diplomat employee! Adherence, sticking to … more →
Remission Day 2012
wrote 2 weeks ago: On May 16th 2007 after 4 cycles of ABVD chemotherapy I went thru a PET/CT to see how the cancer had … more →
What is your recommendation on CT with contrast to confirm a kidney mass?
wrote 2 weeks ago: I am not able to give medical advice without knowing the complete history and performing a physical … more →
Scarring
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wrote 2 weeks ago: I had more chemo last Tuesday. Two of the big drugs so haven’t been feeling great since. They … more →
“Notes from a Healer” — A lot can happen in a year
wrote 2 weeks ago: A lot can happen in a year, and sometimes those changes last a lifetime. more» My latest installment … more →
Please tell me the medicines to stop the cyst formation in kidney.
wrote 2 weeks ago: There are no proven medications that will stop cyst formation in the kidney. Most causes of cysts ar … more →
Top 5 Reasons to Lose Weight
wrote 3 weeks ago: Ok…Let’s keep this short, sweet, to the point and with some TOUGH LOVE!! WHY lose the we … more →
I recently had a cat scan in Dec 2011 which showed that I had a cyst on my kidney, which is about 8-10cm. I was told by my primary doctor that these type of cysts are normal. However, in doing my research, that size is abnormally large and I am also on medication for hypertension, however it is a low dose and in the past 3 years, I have lost 62lbs and exercise regularly and eat well. Blood pressure is under control. Should I be concerned about this cyst?
wrote 3 weeks ago: A radiologist can generally tell the difference between a simple cyst (which is a benign cyst) and a … more →
Does the GFR change when you have only one kidney? I had a tumor on one kidney. They had to take the whole kidney. The tumor was located by all the vessels going in to the kidney.
wrote 3 weeks ago: Yes. As one kidney is removed the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) will decrease by about … more →
I had my right kidney removed 7 weeks ago. While donating a left kidney, surgeons inspected the right and found early cancer contained 4 cm. My GFR was 57 thirty days after surgery and 47 fifty days after. My creatinine is 130. Does the kidney actually improve a bit? Lots of water, no soda or beer and I am juicing. I wonder if there is a kidney cleanse that would be OK?
wrote 3 weeks ago: After removing one kidney there will be a fall in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). I … more →
Diplomat Weekly Newsletter
wrote 1 month ago: FDA Approves Afinitor® For Treatment Of Renal Angiomyolipoma The FDA has granted accelerated approv … more →
I have had repeated CT scans for 2 years to monitor kidney masses in each kidney. Now my doctor wants to cut out the larger mass in my right kidney as they can not rule out cancer. Is this proper procedure? I am confused. Should I have asked about biopsy if they could first? Should I seek a second opinion?
wrote 1 month ago: If the mass in your kidney has been growing significantly or if the mass is approaching a critical s … more →
No Retreat. No Surrender!
wrote 1 month ago: This became my mantra when I was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma AND Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in … more →
Bill Barry, Kidney Cancer Survivor
wrote 1 month ago: Bill loves golf. But just as in life, sometimes the unexpected can throw you off your game. Like wh … more →
