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There's a what in your back?

7/20/2014

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Since my cervical cancer reoccurrence was so far advanced, my right kidney was completely blocked.  We found out that there is a tumor which invaded the right ureter and blocked the urine from being able to get to the bladder.  On May 5th I had my first nephrostomy tube placed.  The interventional radiologist thought he might be able to get the stent in so he attempted again when I was under anesthesia already for my biopsy with the oncologist on May 9th.  They were still not able to get the stent in.  The interventional radiologist said we could attempt the stent placement again before the wedding after a few rounds of treatment.  On June 20th we attempted to place the stent a third time, this attempt went better as they could see that the tumor was shrinking but we were still unsuccessful at putting the stent in.  So, I still have the nephrostomy tube.  

The nephrostomy tube could be much worse for sure but it is still not ideal.  The most difficult part has been that I am unable to swim with my son, he is 5 and it is difficult for him to understand.  
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Lisa Vitale
10/10/2020 09:52:21 pm

I too have cervical cancer and i have a nephrostomy tube placed in left kidney. Its awfully painful for me at times. I got the tube stuck on something in my sleep and it tugged too hard and now im in excruciating pain. I was fine and now i cant even move it hurts so bad.

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    Erica is a 32 year old cervical cancer advocate who is out living cancer for the third time. When she isn’t advocating for cervical cancer and HPV awareness as a Cervivor Ambassador, she previously oversaw the STEM program at the school where she was an educator; she now helps coordinate the robotics program. Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and son in their Indianapolis neighborhood, as well as pursuing new and adventurous hobbies. She can most recently be found fawning over kayaks and daydreaming of returning to whitewater kayaking with First Descents, an organization for young adults impacted by cancer. 

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