A Journey Through Diagnosis & Treatment

A Journey Through Diagnosis and Treatment

It began with a routine GP visit in August 2021, a blood test revealed conflicting results, prompting a referral to a blood specialist and a CT scan - confirming a 10cm tumour on my kidney. The news was delivered gently, and by October, the kidney was removed. Recovery was swift and I was back doing my gardening within weeks of the surgery.

Post-surgery scans showed no signs of cancer. Following this, I was invited to join an immunotherapy trial, which offered close monitoring and regular scans. While I experienced some unexpected side effects, the care I received was thorough and responsive and I’m being monitored as part of the study.

Throughout the journey, I felt well cared for. The surgery was straightforward, and the ongoing follow-up gives me peace of mind.

Key Messages:

Proactive healthcare professionals can make a life-saving difference, early action leads to better outcomes.

Recovery from surgery can be swift, but treatment side effects may be unpredictable.

Ongoing monitoring provides reassurance and can catch issues early.