Lump on kidney

After going to A & E with suspected gall bladder stones, I had multiple scans and a 4cm lump in my kidney was diagnosed.

 

The surgeons/Dr's to the nurses all told me different things.. Its a lump/mass/tumour.

My gp called and apologised for misdiagnosis. I wasn't at all angry and ended up consoling my GP. 

 

After a full week I have heard nothing so decided to call the hospital. To be honest quite a rude receptionist said the mdt went ahead. She said that I should have heard that day. Nothing so called again today and she told me I need to be more patient. I appreciate she probably has everyone else doing the same. Before I even had the chance to ask and tell her why I'm calling she put the phone down after telling me to be more patient. 

 

I'm out of my mind with worry as there is history of cancer like this in females in my family. 

 

I'm in the middle of organising a house move. In the last couple of days I've passed further kidney stones so been very uncomfortable along with the worry about this lump. 

 

I have so many questions and a fretful gp doesn't help. I like her though so don't really want to change my Dr. 

To make things worse, whilst he is my absolute world and support, my other half has epilepsy that can be triggered by stress. With the house move and me I'm really concerned about him. 

 

That's why I'm really concerned to know when my appointment may be. Especially after all the concerns from the hospital whilst I was at A&E. 

 

I'm 30 so appreciate its not something that is normally diagnosed at this age... 

 

Feels good to write it down. Thanks for reading. 

Kayleigh 

 

 

 

  • Hi Kayleigh,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. This sounds like a difficult situation and not made any easier by the difficult communication with the GP and receptionist. Perhaps if you haven't heard anything after two weeks then it would be a suitable time to call and check.

    It sounds like you have a lot going on at the moment - try to keep focused on the present and what's going on with the house move and your other half and then hopefully you'll get that appointment sorted soon.

    Do use this forum as much as you'd like at any point - it's a welcoming community of people and we're always here for support.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Kayleigh,

     

    I am so sorry to read this and that you are going through this at such a stressful time. 
     

    My fiancé is 29 and they found a 5cm growth on his right kidney a week ago and we are also in the middle of moving into our first house that we've bought together. 

     

    He had a CT scan but it was inconclusive so been told he's got to go for a biopsy. It's being discussed at an MDT today apparently but previously the doctor said that MDT's tend to be when cancer is evident and it's so difficult not to assume the absolute worst.  
     

    His father died of stomach cancer when he was young and he is my world as well so I'm just so worried that history will repeat itself. 
     

    You are right it does feel good to write it down and I really hope we both get some good news.  
     

    Sophie

  • Hello, I have just searched kidney cancer and this came up so wanted to reply. I am 33 and have a one year old son. Last week my world ended when I was told following a CT scan that I had a tumour on my kidney which they suspected was cancer. I have to have part of my kidney removed which they will then send for a biopsy. I am absolutely passed myself with worry. My appointment with the consultant is 30th July when he will talk me through the operation. It's the waiting to find out if it's cancer, and then if it's spread that terrifies me the most. Sending you lots of love.

  • Hello Sophie, 

     

    Firstly thank you for your reply. I'm sorry you are both going through this and hoping that it comes back with good news. 

     

    Its really tough. Look after yourself and your other half. 

    Have my biopsy next week. 

     

    Take care 

    Kayleigh 

  • Hi Kate, 

     

    I can't imagine what it's like to be in this situation with a child. I personally want to stay in bed but imagine it's the perfect reason to get out. 

    To be honest I'm not scared of the procedures, it's the waiting thats bothering me the most. 

     

    Can see your appointment is today. Hope it goes well for you. 

     

    Thanks for messaging. 

     

    Kayleigh