KIDNEY CANCER

27th December 2024 I had my first infusion of Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in Chilworth Ward at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre (RSCC) on Monday. It was my first visit to the busy ward, after booking in at reception I was allocated bay 3 where there are 10 chairs, 9 off which were taken. I had height and weight measured and a cannula was fitted on my right hand. Saline was put through the cannula the the Pembrolizumab was connected. The dose was 400mg in 116mL and it took 30 minutes to administer. The line was then flushed through with some more saline. In total the visit took 40 minutes. l was given a small pack of goodies as it was my first infusion, greatfully received. I was also given my next appointment in 6 weeks time along witha new blood test request form. Its important to have the blood test a week before the next infusion. I was offered a visit to Chilworth Ward but decided to make use of the NHS mobile unit based in the car park at my local Tesco store. https://www.youtube.com/w...

 The story of my own Kidney Cancer Im not a great writer by any means so bare with me. Firstly just a little about my previous medical history In September 2015 I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. http://iansprostate.blogspot.com My blog  will tell you a little more about that. I was treated by Brachytherapy and after 9 years my PSA is staying very low at 0.02. Now to my Kidney ! On the 30th July 2024 I visited the New Forest Show in Hampshire    https://www.newforestshow.co.uk     for the very first time. I'd never visited before and had a good day out. The weather was very warm and I was a little dehydrated. During the afternoon I needed the toilet and it was at this visit that I noticed my pee was a strange colour. (Hematuria). Obviously it is scary seeing blood in your urine but its not always serious however it is wise to have it checked by your GP. On Thursday 1st August I took a urine sample with me to my GP and he confirmed that there was ind...