Anyone here with another primary cancer diagnosis??

2Fun, my kidney tumor was 3.2 cm on the upper, outer quadrant of the kidney.  After the CT scan results came in, I was immediately referred to a kidney surgeon.  He felt that there was no need for further testing, as the CT showed quite clearly that the tumor was malignant.  He showed us the CT pictures and pointed out the tumor, but I really can't recall what it looked like.

Alice, agree wholeheartedly!

Maggie, happy they found your tumors in time. This disease is horrible...

hi Fairchild, sorry to see you here, but glad you are here. I had 3 different cancers, and all my genetic testing was "normal". Dr's said they are confident of a genetic link, it just hasn't been discovered yet "

yeah Fairchild, I returned to work 6 weeks after my last surgery, worked the school year, and spent this last summer exercising to get my stench back. I can tell a big difference just a few days back to work. The exercise and finding an AI that I can tolerate has helped too. I hope u r on the mend also

hi everyone , interesting how many of us have had kidney cancers found after bc was diagnosed ... I had a robotic partial nephrectomy last year for a clear cell kidney cancer recovery was not too bad .

This years challenge? Awaiting pathology result on an "interesting looking " colon polyp found at my latest colonoscopy (2 years since last colonoscopy)

Had genetic testing last year through Color .... Nothing detected... Hopefully if they can all be persuaded to share OUR results then all the daughters and wives will benefit from any patterns emerging.

Keep smiling and fighting !

Yoxter123, I had 7 polyps removed last year, all were pre cancers and 3 years prior I had 0 polyps! I was on a 10 year recall but was having changes in my bowels so GI doctor did another colonoscopy. What if I had waited until they grew and became cancerous?? I hate to imagine.

I am convinced that once your body knows how to grow cancer cells, it finds other places to grow it!

I have monoclonal gammopathy (MGUS) which is the precursor to multiple myeloma!! What next??!!

Robin

Talbrig13, I hope that nerve damage to your vocal chords is temporary. And I hope the rest of your treatments are successful and not too hard to endure.

My update is that I had my left kidney removed on the 18th. The cancer was around 6 cm, so a partial was too difficult, which had been explained at my first appointment. Kidney cancers are really sneaky; apparently this sucker had been growing for years. Recovery is going okay, I just look very stabbed from several midriff incisions and I'm still sore (and occasionally VERY sore), but it's getting better gradually. Wish I had bought some overalls before the surgery since most pants (I don't do skirts/dresses) rub and press in the wrong place. I had lost a lot of weight recently, so those larger clothes are handy, but something like overalls would have been the best for going out in public.

Yes I was just diagnosed with melanoma on my face.   Had surgery two weeks ago and stiches out last week.   Now I find out that surgeon has to go back in for more to get better margins.    I have a huge scar on my face right by my cheek bone shaped like a crescent moon.   Now it will be larger.   I hate cancer.   I had mastectomy in February 2018 and immediate reconstruction.     

dakrock, I am so sorry. hugs. I need to get my skin checked too. hang in there!

Maggie2

Yes the plastic surgeon said we will take care of the scar.   I'm really not sure what she has planned but I'm just so down in the dumps I really didn't ask.   After the next surgery on the 11/1/18 I will find out what we can do.   I feel like the cancer is now just running through my body.   All say don't worry you will be fine....easy for them to say.   Trying to stay as upbeat as I can.  Hang in there everyone.   This too such pass

Dakrock, I'm so sorry. I had melanoma years before the breast cancer diagnosis, and the treatment plan really does focus on surgery rather than radiation or chemo. So I'm sending you good thoughts and prayers that you are done soon. If there's anything at all I can do please let me know.

Fiaranch1 - I think you win this competition none of us want to be in! Have you had genetic testing? Sorry if I’ve asked before.

Fiaranch, you are an amazing human.

This is my second primary as I was treated for stage 3b colon cancer in 2015. I also have an extremely rare bleeding disorder called FXIII.

Hi y'all. In preparation for my recent DIEP flap reconstruction I had a CT angiogram which showed a weird spot on the tail of my pancreas. Endoscopic ultrasound with biopsy confirmed it is a neuroendocrine tumor. I'm now scheduled for surgery on December 21st to remove that part of my pancreas, my poor innocent bystander spleen, and local lymph nodes. The surgical oncologist will also inspect my liver to make sure no spread. Hopefully all clear.

Best wishes, big prayers, and lots of positive vibes for us all. 🤞

Thank you Wised. I see you also battled colon cancer. I'm awaiting results from a recent colonoscopy in which a polyp was removed. I sure hope it's nothing but who knows anymore. It will be what it will be.

All we can do is keep on keeping on. Wish you all a good week ahead.