I had Stage 1B Clear cell renal cell carcinoma diagnosed on 4/12/12 when I started having VERY bloody urine one night at work! I had a tumor the size of a baseball on my right kidney, I had it removed two weeks later, which happened to be my son's 8th birthday! I didn't need any further treatment since my lymph nodes and surgical margins were clear.

My PCP sent me to a nephrologist. He told me that I didn't need to worry about my protein intake. He also put me on a blood pressure medication to help protect the remaining kidney from the increased blood flow. I've been following up with the Urological surgeon every 6 months.  I had an ultrasound in January of my remaining kidney and of the spot where my right kidney used to be and everything was fine. I also recently had a partial thyroidectomy but that wasn't cancerous.  I will see the renal doctor again in July. Was supposed to see him in April but due to my surgery I had to reschedule..

If you haven't seen a kidney doctor, I'd highly recommend it. The urological surgeon didn't seem to have a problem with it. Good luck to you!

Sory to hear about you. Melanoma of the intestinal tract is cancer of the colon, the lower part of your intestinal tract. Anal cancer is cancer of the intestinal tract. Together, they're often termed as intestinal tract malignancies.Most cases of intestinal tract cancer begin as little, noncancerous (benign) sections of tissues called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become intestinal tract malignancies. Polyps may be little and produce few, if any, symptoms. For this reason, physicians suggest regular testing assessments to help prevent intestinal tract cancer by determining polyps before they become intestinal tract cancer.Early prevention is the way to cure from cancer, some symptoms are blood seen in the stool, abdomen pain, excessive weight loss or weight gain. problem in bowel movement.

I am a kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma stage 3) survivor myself.  I had a radical nephrectomy of my left kidney in April 2009 and have been clean for the past 4 years.  I know what you are going through and I still have the fear of it returning to this day.  A good source of support can be found on cancercompass.com...I found alot of support there.  I am on this site now because I need to lose weight from all these meds i am on and my doctor said the WLS may be the answer.  Remember, its ok to be scared...cancer is scary...just get a good support team of family, freinds, and health professionals that are there to help you along the way!  Prayers your way!

Thank you!  I appreciate your kind words.  I hope it gets better and I'm glad to hear that you don't really think it's RNY related!  I'm really not worried about weight gain or loss at this point.  Just have to get through this leg of the journey and then I will confront whatever weight concerns there may be!

Please keep in touch - especially if you think of anything else to fill me in on!

Patti

Thanks so much for posting this.  I am 4 yrs post RNY and just started chemo and feel like I am having more effects from 1 treatment than typical.  I appreciate your insight!  

Patti

Thanks everyone for sharing there experience about thyroid cancer as my aunt is suffering from it and is going to diagnosed next week.

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I give myself B12 shots. I get doc prescription for B12 shots - one a week. After all copy - that ends up costing me only $1-2 per shot.  But sometimes - when that is not available or my script runs out and I need to wait to see a doc to have it renewed -  I go on line and get B12 injectable. Recently I got them from http://www.trimnutrition.com/b12-injections.html

The 30ml (30 dosages - each 1250mcg B12, or 40 dosages each 1000mcg)  cost me app $40 - but that included the B12, and all supplies - syringes with needles, alcohol pads and shipping. That is like 40 dosages of 0.8cc=1000 mcg B12, $1 each.  That's more than 9 months worth of the B12 shots.

The sublingual B12 may work - but they did not work for me. Only shots make my B12 finally normal in high range.

Hi back at ya! At the end of this year, I will be 10 years out with my RNY, and 4 years after my Chemo/Rads and in remission. I have dumping as a regular, often, side-effect. I, also don't know exactly what is responsible. I just chalk up some to eating sugar/starch, salt, fatty foods, spicy/strong flavored to the RNY, as this has been going on a long time. Any "surprises" I lay on the cancer treatments. (I call the dumping my "keeping me honest" dues.)

It's hard, but remember that you are NOT alone. There are lots of us sharing "tummy troubles " also.

But, you know, it is worth it when I see my SKINNY shadow! Best wishes and a 'puter hug' from me.

Deciding on a surgery for weight loss can be a very difficult task. Doing research is important but more importantly, I think you must consult with  your doctor on the same. There are a few things that differ from person to person due to which I believe only a doctor can provide good advice after a thorough check- up.

Diana, I am taking anestrazole (for the next 5 years) for breast cancer.  I have gained almost 10 pounds since last July...not very happy!  I have not changed my eating habits.  (RNY - almost 5 years ago).  I am going to watch everything I eat, drink more water, less carbs and more protein.  Let me know how you are doing ...Take care, Stella