posted by christasse
04 March 2023
Kidney cancer
Last reply:
11 March 2023 10:26
Hi I'm Chris newly diagnosed kidney waiting to see urologist it's hard going I'm 52
Don't know what to expect with treatments etc
Recently my father diagnosed too with stage 4 lung and kidney cancer and I'm also a carer for my mam who has dementia
It's all a mess really.
Any helpful hints recommended thanks
I suffer with stress and COPD also.
Comments
commented by christasse
11 March 2023
11 March 2023 10:24
Thanks for your reply I'm a little annoyed received my appointment with a urologist in Dublin and the appointment isn't till 28th September
I think that's a long wait
commented by christasse
11 March 2023
11 March 2023 10:26
I've also to see a cardiologist next week for high heart rate to wear a holter monitor for 24 hours I'm on biops recently too
Dear Christasse,
Thank you for your post to the online community.
I am sorry to read that you have recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. It is a stressful time waiting to see the team to get information about your treatment plan.
I hope you are doing ok otherwise as it sounds like you have a lot of added stress in your life at the moment.
I have attached a link to our website on coping with a cancer diagnosis which may be helpful Coping information for cancer patients | Irish Cancer Society
We are all cancer nurses on the supportline and are here to support you Christasse. If you would like to speak to one of our cancer nurses about supports available you can call us on Freephone 1800 200 700, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm.
I hope we hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Cancer Nurse