This website uses cookies. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies. Click Here to learn more about how we use cookies.
Accept
Reject
Cancer Council Online Community
Need help nowContact
Join
cancel
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Open partial Nephrectomy recovery

wendymacleod20
January 2013
Hi everyone I had an open partial Nephrectomy in Oct 2012 to remove a renal cell carcinoma . I was very lucky as the tumor was found early, it was still very small and had not spread anywhere. Follow up CT scan and x-ray last week confirmed that I am now cancer free and my urologist said I have a less than 1% chance of recurrence or spread. My surgery went very smoothly with no post op complications but I am concerned that 15 weeks after surgery I still have quite a lot of pain. I had 12 weeks off work and I was very good and didn't exert myself too much but I expected the pain to have settled by now. Has anyone else had the same surgery and if so how long did it take for your pain to go away completely? I know we are all different and recovery times vary but it would be reassuring to know that others have experienced pain this long after surgery. Thanks for any replies. Wendy
0 Kudos
3 Comments
tfox64
New Contributor
January 2013
Hi Wendy, your prognosis sounds great - congrats. I have not experienced what you are experiencing but I would be making sure that you doctor/s (everyone from your Oncologist to your GP) know in no uncertain terms that you are still in pain as I would think that 15 weeks is a long time to experience post op pain. I am no medical expert though, just a guy who relies on logic! Cheers - Tony F.
0 Kudos
wendymacleod20
Occasional Contributor
January 2013
Hi Tony I will be sure to speak to my doctor if the pain continues but after reading your story I think I will stop complaining and just be grateful my cancer has gone for the moment. You have a great attitude which will be a big help to you in your battle. Good luck :-) Wendy
0 Kudos
SILLY
Super Contributor
January 2013
I agree with Tony's comment . All the best .
0 Kudos
Post new blog
Talk to a health professional
Cancer Council support and information 13 11 20Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Cancer Information and Support

Online resources and support

Access information about support services, online resources and a range of other materials.
View resources

Caring for someone with cancer?

Find out what resources and support services are available to assist you.
View resources for carers
Connect
Contact us
More information
Join the community
Cancer Council NSW would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We would also like to pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal people.
© Cancer Council NSW 2024 Head Office Address: 153 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011. Cancer Council NSW is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No. 18521.