Open Radical Nephrectomy Treatment in India

Anjali Singh, a 58-year-old retired school...

Anjali Singh, a 58-year-old retired school principal, had always been active and health-conscious. During a routine check-up, an ultrasound revealed a 7cm mass on her left kidney. She had no symptoms initially, but later developed occasional dull flank pain and fatigue. A follow-up CT scan confirmed a solid renal mass suspicious for renal cell carcinoma. Her urologist, Dr. Chen, explained that due to the tumor's size and location, an open radical nephrectomy, surgically removing the entire left kidney, was the best curative option. Anjali was terrified of major surgery and the diagnosis of cancer. The procedure went smoothly, though the recovery was challenging with significant post-operative pain and fatigue. Pathology confirmed a Stage I clear cell RCC with clear margins. Six months later, Anjali is regaining her strength with adapted exercises. Her remaining kidney is compensating well. Emotionally, she moved from fear and shock to a determined focus on recovery, now feeling grateful for early detection and a new lease on life, though she carries a lingering anxiety about future scans.