Cancer sucks (Page 2)

Originally posted by DanielG The good news (there is actually some) As long as it hasn't gone out of the kidney, as soon as I get it cut out, it's done. There's not even any special diet required after that and life goes on without restriction. Good news #2: According to my urologist (the doc doing the surgery) he's used to the FAA and flight surgeons and he says there is no reason I cannot get cleared for flight status as soon as it's healed. I just am crossing fingers it's internal to the kidney only. 10 cm X 8 cm X 6.5 cm. I basically don't have a right kidney any more. I did change out my crank set with power meter and bottom bracket over to the carbon road bike so I wouldn't have as much vibration on me when I got to riding again. Yeah, I'm finding little puttery things to do to keep occupied Thanks for all the good thoughts, all are appreciated!

FIngers crossed!! I only have one kidney (born that way) No worries you will be able to train with one just fine

I think you're entitled to being grumpy. Cancer does suck. Renal cell carcinoma?

You've got a big support group available if you need it. Add me to the list of people pulling for you.

So sorry to read this! Sending lots of good thoughts your way.

Sorry to hear.  Friends, family and positive outlook do wonders.  Hang in there.

Sorry to hear of your cancer.  Hope all goes well for you now and your future.  Sounds like you are ready to take it head on!!!!

I will give you as much positive power as I can since after dealing with my sister's passing a short 3 weeks ago.

Wow Dan, I'm pretty suprised cancer had the balls to mess with you. Well hopefully your frontal cross section will be a bit better with one kidney and you will be more aerodynamic.

It's weird when things interfere with life... I was told I had a tumor on my spinal cord and the first thought I had was, "darn it, I was going to max out my sick leave this year.... and the second was... but I can still do the Pike's Peak Ascent right?"

Heal fast. Best wishes. Training can wait. You will be back at it in no time.

Subject line says it all and your 100% right.  Good luck - stay strong!

I've had 4 or 5 things removed between skin and one internal and my thought always is I should be running faster because now I'm lighter. 

Recover quick

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like you are mentally ready to win this one, so keep on keeping on.

You've got a great attitude...and attitude is everything.

Best Wishes!

Well, that's another way to lose several pounds over night...  I'm sure SOMEONE could market it as the next fad.  Getting my thyroid scooped out barely dropped me an ounce...

Good luck Daniel. Hope the surgery goes well and you get a clean bill of health afterward!

Hee, glad you have a sense of humor .

Way back when, when my Dad was a 50 something, he went in for an exam and they found out he had bladder cancer. While they were doing all the tests they also found out he had an aneurysm. If the cancer had not reared it's ugly head the aneurysm would have taken him out for sure. He had the medical procedures and has lived on all these years later cancer free. He has had scares with other issues but that would go in the heart disease sucks thread .

Thinking of you!

I went to the cardiologist last year when I turned 50. Fortunately my PCP knows me pretty well, his daughter is a runner, so he found one that was a good fit. Turns out he'd done a couple marathon and had a number of athletes in his practice. I was told I have a 'large and healthy heart.'

We are outside of the norm for most physicians. I would think most cardiologists are dealing with heart disease related to aging and obesity, not sports. At any rate, I am glad you're maintaining your sense of humor over all of this.