Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) Support Group

Renal cell carcinoma, also known by a gurnistical tumor, is the most common form of kidney cancer arising from the renal tubule. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Initial therapy is with surgery. It is notoriously resistant to radiation therapy and chemotherapy, although some cases respond to immunotherapy.

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akdeen
akdeen
Hi, I have a question about CT scan. My husbands parial nephrectomy was 12/13/10. He had a ultra sound 3 months later which was good. He had a 6 month post op CT scan on Monday. I called for the results and was no evidence of cancer but there are some evidence of changes on the scan possibly from the surgery (scar tissue) does this make sense? Wishing everyone the best through this jourrney. Kaye
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sounds innocous to me, but review it with the doctor to make sure.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is not uncommon. I have some scar tissue that shows in my scans, but does not cause me any problems. At your next doctors appointment, make sure you ask the doctor about it and any other questions you may have. I always start my question list about a week ahead of time. I write them down and make sure I ask them all and get answers that I can understand.
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Perhaps it will help to tell you I'm a physician, but YES scar tissue is normal and not cause for worry.
akdeen
akdeen
Thank you for your replies. It helps so much to be able to talk to people that are going through the same thing. Docbabe so happy that your surgery was a success.
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deleted_user
Hi Kay,

I just wanted you to know that my fiance had several changes after his nephrectomy in 2008.. Basically, if you think about what the body take, taking out a part of an organ, and with a kidney there are so many places to be stiched up, than there would be alot of scar tissue.. I have read this on so many of my fiance's catscans, mostly right after his surgery.. But, like the other comments that you got, i would say the same, ask the doctors exactly what this reports means, then you will know for sure what this means, for futher catscan reports that your husband gets..

I am so happy for you both that there is no cancer, this is such wonderful news for you both..

Good luck, Be so happy and enjoy every new day, this is a miracle that isn't seen to often, you both deserve this.. Thank you for sharing your story, it so good to hear a happy ending story, you have made my day a better day !!

Hugs,
Becca