Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Asked 6 months ago

Can you survive kidney cancer?

My uncle is undergoing treatment for kidney cancer, and it's been a very tough journey for him and the family. We are trying to stay positive. What are the general prospects; can you survive kidney cancer?

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Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, you definitely can survive. My aunt had one of her kidneys removed due to a tumor five years ago, and she is living a completely normal, active life now. The remaining kidney naturally takes over the work.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

It is totally survivable, but I know how terrifying the initial diagnosis feels. I spent nights crying and thinking the worst when my father was diagnosed. Lean on your family and take it one step at a time, the mental battle is huge.

Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Absolutely! Humans are built with a spare kidney for a reason, right? My uncle got his cancerous kidney removed and still manages to annoy the whole family with his bad jokes. You will get through this fine!

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Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, kidney cancer has excellent survival rates if caught early. We got my mother treated at Tata Medical Center and the doctors explained everything clearly. Write down all your questions and ask your oncologist directly, they know best.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, survival rates are very high. Just ensure you monitor your blood pressure and kidney function regularly after treatment.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Listen to me, don't stress too much about this. My cousin had a kidney tumor removed and she is totally healthy and back to her usual dramatic self. Just trust the doctors and stay positive, buddy!

Thomas Joseph Thomas Joseph Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As someone who works in healthcare, I can assure you that localized kidney cancer has an excellent prognosis. Partial or full nephrectomy is very common and patients recover well. Just keep up with your follow-up scans.

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