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2012 was diagnosed w/ kidney cancer, had surgery removed 18% of left kidney.having reoccuring uti sence im scared could cancer be coming back?
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Find out: Uti is relatively common even without the cancer history. Regular follow up of the partial nephrectomy is indicated. Since it was small enough to get out with 18%, i suspect it was thought to be a cure and your surgeon can discuss with you.
Answered 3/21/2013
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Not likely: Recurrent UTI is not necessarily due to your kidney cancer. In fact the two conditions are not related. Since your tumor was probebly quite small when it was removed(in 2012) it is quite unlikely to come back so soon. You should go see your gynecologist or family doctor and ask for their advice as to how to stop the recurring uti...I think they will find you a solution.
Answered 6/10/2014
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