Waiting over the weekend for Kidney CT scan results

So I've been hit with not just BC...but a post diagnosis PET scan revealed a 6 cm mass in my right kidney. Which was then CT scanned and noted as a 95% chance for renal cell carcinoma. Biopsies for kidneys (particularly those in the center as mine is) are not routinely done for good reason- the needle during removal could spread the cancer elsewhere. Given the size of the mass, it was decided that removal was necessary. Since I had already begun chemo and MO placed BC as priority to treat, we decided to hold off on kidney removal until after chemo & mastectomy was done. My mastectomy was 12/09. Since it has been about 6 months since kidney mass discovery, urologist wanted a CT scan before surgery (which will take place 1/11) prior to surgery so he'd know how things looked before going in. Had CT scan this morning. I've been assured kidney cancer is typically a slow growing beast but I can't help but worry as the 5 year survival rate for stage IV metastatic kidney cancer is 8%.

Urology office closed early today. I have a pre-surgery appointment coming up with urologist on Tuesday and I'm just overcome with worry, anxiety. Not a good way to kick in the new year for sure.

I'm also dealing with possibly deciding against radiation for my breast and armpit on cancer side. I'm seriously leaning towards a no. I'd rather not do anything that would increase my risk for lymphedema (I've had 4 lymph nodes removed sentinel node mapping; 1 was positive but cancer was greatly reduced by chemo- they didn't catch the positive during surgery testing- caught it during final results for path report & my BS didn't think level of cancer remaining called for axillary lymph node dissection). I hate the fact that these painful tissue expanders would need to remain in place for another 6 months during radiation & a recovery period. I've been told it decreases risk for recurrence by 5% and that just doesn't seem worth it to me given potential side effects and everything else.

I'm going to talk with MO at length at our next appointment after kidney surgery regarding radiation. I trust her judgment.

I just wish I could have gotten a call about ct scan results today. I think I'll be buying an expensive champagne for NYE. I'm so ready to be done with 2016. I want 2017 to be awesome.