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Kidney biopsies and lung cancer What is this ?

 
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onecoyote
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PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:14 am    Post subject: Kidney biopsies and lung cancer Reply with quote
Well, the reports are in. My husband Danny has metastatic lung cancer in his right kidney and two ribs and renal cell carcinoma in his left kidney. There is also abnormal major duodenal papilla in which a MRCP (Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is scheduled to determine why it is enlarged. Needless to say, this is totally mind boggling.
My husband has been hospitalized now for 10 days trying to get his calcium down to normal levels and alleviating his continuing dehydration. Poor guy has had kidney biopsies, colonoscopy, endoscopy, CAT scans, MRI's, and has been stuck so many times they can no longer find any veins.
Next week we are to see the oncologists. I have my doubts as to the need for them at this point. Two primary cancers and mets seem insurmountable.
I hate this monster.......
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Husband Danny, age 66,
diagnosed squamous cell June 6, 2008,
Right pneumonectomy performed with no adjuvant chemo or radiation on Sept. 2008
Metastatic lung cancer in the ribs, scapula and right kidney raised it's ugly head May 2009.
Renal cell carcinoma diagnosed May 2009
One round carbo/taxol, too weak to continue
Cancer racing like a freight train
Held my husband's hand when he passed away September 29, 2009
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HulaMom
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Joined: 06 Jan 2009
Posts: 206
Location: Makaha, Hi
PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:34 am    Post subject: Re: Kidney biopsies and lung cancer Reply with quote
It DOES seem a bit too much for one to handle but keep your chin up. It's one wild roller coaster of a ride but I have seen people push through even with the odds against them. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you battle this nasty Beast!
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47 YOA female. NSCLC IV Squamous cell. dx 7/07. Radiation, chemo (carboplatin/Taxotere). Cancer free 3/08! Cancer mets to liver 12/08. Started Tarceva 1/26/09-4/10/09, liver tumor tripled in size. Started Alimta. Down to 84 pounds! Stopped Alimta and started Gemzar on 5/2. Stopped chemo went into HospiceJuly 24 2009, with prognosis of 3, maybe 4 months left.
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B&H1997
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Joined: 13 Jun 2008
Posts: 59
PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:24 am    Post subject: Re: Kidney biopsies and lung cancer Reply with quote
Hi Charlene,

I'm so very sorry to hear all of what your husband is going through. As caregiver I know how very hard this is for you too!

I just hate this vicous disease!!

You both are in my thoughts & prayers.

Bernice
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Husband was diagnosed 6-5-08 with Stage IIIA Lung Cancer- NSCLC- Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

January 24, 2009 diagnosed Stage 4, Mets to Brain.

Passed away June 19, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.
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