So much fear...

[ryn079]

Good afternoon everyone.

After having my kidney removed due to cancer last November, I have been living in fear, fear of cancer.

I'm undergoing immunotherapy, last bloods taken 3 weeks ago were good. But I have during the past two days feel tired legs and some soreness in sole of feet together with tingling/ numbness and I am so lost thinking it's cancer again.

I'm a mess.

 

[MARCC]

It is understandable that you worry. I have had a very small tumor in my left eye for many years and I go to a retina specialist every six months to monitor it. It is benign for now, but it could turn to cancer down the road. The tumor can't be removed as they are afraid it would damage my eyesight. If it turns to cancer, they would try to radiate it or remove my eye, which would not be good to say the least. I try not to think about it, but at times it is difficult. I would tell your concerns to your physician and see what they have to say. i hope you feel better soon.

 

[ryn079]

It is understandable that you worry. I have had a very small tumor in my left eye for many years and I go to a retina specialist every six months to monitor it. It is benign for now, but it could turn to cancer down the road. The tumor can't be removed as they are afraid it would damage my eyesight. If it turns to cancer, they would try to radiate it or remove my eye, which would not be good to say the least. I try not to think about it, but at times it is difficult. I would tell your concerns to your physician and see what they have to say. i hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for your reply.

Tomorrow I will have results of more bloodwork, as this is taken every three weeks. Also I have an immunotherapy round. Most probably my fears are unfounded as my cancer was contained, but I am always uneasy. It's like my worst nightmare came through and I'm still in shock.

 

[MARCC]

I agree with you that any serious diagnosis can make you feel very uneasy. I wish there was more I could say to help you, but the very positive thing is that the cancer was contained and did not metastasize.

 

[ryn079]

Thanks a real lot for your kind words.

 

[blueberries]

You've been through a lot and it's very understandable that you're afraid the cancer has come back. But remember our fears don't equal reality. Like you, a friend of mine had a kidney removed due to cancer. It was about 6-8 years ago and he is fine today, no recurrence that I'm aware of. Is it possible the immunotherapy could be causing the side effects in your legs and feet?
I hope all goes well for you with your blood work tomorrow.

 

[Missy]

Have you tried any therapy, such as cancer support groups? Have you expressed your fears to your doctor?