RCC Kidney Cancer First Diagnosis

[Pete59]

In March 2026 i was diagnosed with RCC Renal Cell Carcinoma - Kidney Cancer    For many years I've had pain in my right kidney & never thought much of it. I thought the pain was my kidney telling me i need to drink more fluids   but after drinking plenty of water the pain never went away, the pain was slowly getting more intense   One evening at 9;00pm i went to the toilet for a pee before bed & i started passing blood I made a Dr appointment the next day    I had blood tests & a ultrasound done & the nurse operating the ultrasound machine found something & spoke to the Radiologist Then i had a CT scan  They found a 12cm growth on my right kidney 

[joseph_CCNSW]

Hello Pete59  Thank you for posting here.  It sounds like your diagnosis came as a shock and I imagine it has raised all sorts of thoughts and emotions for you.  This forum can be a wonderful space to find support from others who connect with your experience and share their own stories.  You may also like to talk to one of the cancer information specialists on 131120. They are there to listen and to support you with a range of services.  Joseph_CCNSW