Arlene - will be thinking of you both and hoping for the best outcome.

This is like dejavue (sp). It was not quite a year ago that I went thru the same thing, although they knew immediately that it was malignant and very large and there was no question what they would do - removed the whole kidney and all surrounding lymph glands, adrenal gland, etc. Its been almost a year now and so far I am feeling fine and my six month check up was clear.
Coming up on that big 1 year check up in three weeks - so I really can relate to what you and Marc are going thru. The fact that they think its benign is defintely positive!
Please keep us updated when you have a chance, and my prayers will be with you both. :hug: The love, caring, prayers and positive thoughts from the people on this board really do make a difference, and from the many posts already, you can see that you have a powerful force with you.