Summary
A man experienced severe pain after attending a hockey game, which led to an unexpected discovery of a large kidney tumor. The initial suspicion of appendicitis resulted in a CT scan that revealed the tumor. The subsequent medical intervention, facilitated by a fortunate series of events, resulted in the successful removal of the tumor before it spread.
Key Facts
- The incident began with the man experiencing severe stomach pain after a hockey game.
- At the hospital, doctors initially suspected appendicitis and performed a CT scan.
- The scan unexpectedly revealed a large tumor on the man's left kidney.
- Kidney tumors often go unnoticed until advanced, and about half are discovered accidentally.
- The man's tumor was classified as stage 3, indicating significant growth.
- A series of unexpected events led to a quick surgical appointment at Johns Hopkins.
- The tumor was successfully removed, and pathology reports showed the cancer had not spread.
- The man is now receiving immunotherapy to prevent cancer recurrence.
