A Story about high calcium

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paml
paml Member Posts: 81
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Hello Ladies

Wanted to share a story about my high calcium issues. Back in July I was told that my calcium had jumped up from 10.1 to 10.7. All other blood test were normal. The doctor suspected an adenoma on the parathyroid and I was sent back to my endocrinologist. She did scans and did find that there was a spot on my thyroid. I was sent to my surgeon to remove the growth. Since I am a breast cancer survivor he insisted on a bone scan to rule out bone metastasis. To make a long story short, the bone scan came back clear but the left kidney needed further investigation. After a CT abdominal scan, I was told that I have a 10 cm tumor on my kidney! I never had any symptoms. Ladies this is so depressing! I was just beginning to get back to life and not think about this horrible disease! Just wanted to get the information out there in case someone else is faced with this situation. 

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  • clariceak
    clariceak Member Posts: 752
    edited October 2012

    I am so sorry.  This must be an awful shock for you. 

    Thank you for alerting us to the importance of calcium levels.  I hope your doctors are on top of the situation and are coming up with a good treatment plan for you.

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  • melmcbee
    melmcbee Member Posts: 1,119
    edited October 2012

    Im so sorry Paml. Have they scheduled you for a bx or is there a better plan? Healing hugs and prayers going out to you.

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  • cylkeller
    cylkeller Member Posts: 5
    edited October 2012

    That is extremely disapointing, what is the next step? ++-

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited October 2012

    I am so sorry. My dad lost a kidney 2 years ago, because it had a massive tumor on it. In his case the tumor was precancerous and he is doing fine so far. 

    What are they going to do?

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  • Mamita49
    Mamita49 Member Posts: 538
    edited October 2012

    So sorry......

    I get ultra sounds and scans anually, all fine, but never blood work.

    I am wondering if you found out the tumor only on blood work or did they do u-sound before.

    Wondering if all scans are clear that maybe tumors are still present.

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  • sam52
    sam52 Member Posts: 950
    edited October 2012

    So sorry you are having to face this issue. Really hope discovering the tumor now means it has been found early.

    BTW - high calcium on its own is not indicative of parathyroid disease ; high levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) are the determining factor.

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