Hi
I am a 51 year old woman. My kidney tumor was found accidentally whilst having scans for a gynae problem, which I have read is how tumors in the kidney are often discovered.
My gynae problems were put on hold and I was lucky enough to have health insurance through my husbands work. I used the insurance to have a partial nephrectomy by robot-assisted laproscopy 7on 29th April 2021. I had to wait almost 6 weeks for the biopsy results, which was a worrying time. I was told that it was a 2.75cm rcc which they had managed to remove successfully, even though it was deep inside the kidney.
No further treatment is needed, but they are going to monitor me by 6 monthly CT scans and blood tests.
I have returned to work on a phased return but I am feeling very tired still. I am now having to plan a hysterectomy for my ongoing gynae issues. I have a large clear ovarian cyst and fibroids that are causing heavy and prolonged bleeds. I am desperate to have relief from these symptoms, but at the same time, worried its too soon after the kidney operation.
I suppose the surgeon would not operate if he thinks I am not fully recovered. What would you do?
