Mum was diagnosed with kidney cancer at the end April.

update,

I am feeling rather annoyed and let down. We have been waiting for mum to have a biopsy since early May, still no biopsy and we are now coming to the end of July. She keeps being taking to hospital, this happens every 2wks. They keep doing X Ray's and the say there is fluid around the heart which is causing problems. 

So as you can imagine we are thinking is it the cancer that's doing this... The consultant yesterday was disgusted at the fact they haven't done this biopsy and said its all about time now and that they have neglected her care. Unfortunately if it's the case that it's spread it leave my mum with less chance of survival. 

I can't help but feel failed. Any advice would help.

leeann.

  • Hello Leeann87,

    I can understand why you are feeling let down at the moment. I do hope you get some answers and that your mum gets her biopsy very soon.

    I just wanted to let you know I have asked our nurses to respond to you to see if they can shed some light on this for you. You are also always welcome to ring them on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • hi 

    I just thought I would message you to let you know, unfortunately my mum will not be getting a biopsy. She had an appointment with her urology last week, and it isn't great news. Treatment carries too much risk for mum, due to her heart failure condition. They did explain that the cancer has spread, they could tell from the ct scan and chest X-ray, only thing is they don't know how aggressive it is. The adrenal gland and 2 of the lymph near the lung. Pretty much with the information we received and with using this website indicates that the cancer is probably around stage 4.