112 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I am undergoing laparoscpic radical nephrectomy (complete removal of my right kidney) today at noon. As I have an 8 cm renal mass (identified via CT scan) that isn't a positive form of evolution and has resulted in gross hematura (visible blood in the urine). It is probably cancerous, but at this point the doctor isn't sure. Hopefully surgery does the trick (it should) as I don't plan on doing the chemo/radiation experiment... I just wanted to thank everyone that I have climbed with. Most of whom I have met on this site (thus the post). Especially backwoods, Ivan, danalidave, grinter, and yikes, as well as the rest of the Beacon crowd (at least the ones I have me). I really appreciate it and hope to climb again with you soon! I apologize if this is too personal, but really wanted to post... Thanks, and take care. -Ken Quote
olyclimber Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Best of luck to you Ken. We're all rooting for you, and I really hope you are back out climbing soon. /porter Quote
ivan Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 holy shit 8-ball! makes me paranoid about getting the baby cyst i recently discovered growing on my hip looked at you're too grumpy to die man, so stay strong! let us know if you need some help - i'm sure the beacon crowd would be more than happy to find you a blackmarket spare kidney, if need be Quote
112 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks all. Surgery went well. Doctor says I should be climbing again in 4 weeks! Quote
Off_White Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Good to hear. What was the verdict on the tumor and your prognosis? Objective danger isn't just found in the mountains, is it? Quote
sobo Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Glad to hear that surgery went well, Ken. Now, on to recovery! :tup: Quote
112 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Good to hear. What was the verdict on the tumor and your prognosis? Objective danger isn't just found in the mountains, is it? Lab results are not back yet, but doc says he is 99% sure it was cancer. Prognosis is excellent. Just have to check in a couple months ( via xray) that the growth doesn't't reappear elsewhere (highly unlikely). So it is looking good! Now back to my morphine induced haze... Quote
jlag Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 So glad to hear all is well Ken. Keep your head up and keep pulling on stone. JL Quote
pup_on_the_mountain Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Glad it all went went well Ken! Enjoy the narcotics, and get back up on the walls soon. Quote
112 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 I forgot to mention the coolest part of the whole deal, "Robotic-assisted" laparoscopic, which is minimally invasive and the main reason I may climb again in such a short period (I went home 2 days after surgery): [video:youtube] Although I am not a women, I liked this explanation: [video:youtube] The surgical system was originally designed for the military... Quote
billcoe Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 Ken, just saw this thread. I'm glad that you shared and my thoughts and wishes are with you buddy. Hope you've got it licked by now and are on the path to good health! Better times, warmer clims.... Remember bumping into each other in Vega couple years back?! Woot! You and Jlac at the blackjack table with the hotties dealing, I see Jlacks Prana top and comment, "you dudes must be climbers"...you shout out "BILL COE!!!" I was WTheck? I apologize again for not recognizing you with a beard! LOL! ha ha ! Good times. Quote
denalidave Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 Hey Ken, good to tie in again today. Best to you and your full recovery. Quote
JosephH Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 Jeebus! Missed this one and had no idea - sure hope you're recovering well... Quote
LostCamKenny Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 doesn't look like it's slowed you down too much, ken... ya looked good today. and just think - you ditched a little weight by having that thing removed, so now you're even more alpine ready great to see ya out! Quote
billcoe Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 Is that @10' of penalty slack in that first photo? Dude just had his kidney taken out fer #@X$$!!! Quote
kevbone Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 Those pictures make Beacon look so dirty. Oh wait...it is dirty. Glad to see you back out on the rock Ken. Quote
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