RDL's Journey with Renal Cell Carcinoma
Survivor: Kidney Cancer > Renal Cell Carcinoma
Patient Info: Living with cancer as a chronic illness (undergoing adjuvant therapy), Diagnosed: almost 11 years ago, Male, Age: 72, Stage IV
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Diagnosed
Oh No
Blindsided...absolutely no suspicion of cancer...C/scan after severe lower stomach pain. Baseball sized growth on right kidney with a dozen mets scattered throughout my lungs..
Removal of entire right kidney
Procedure or Surgery
Hand assisted removal of entire right kidney. Procedure went well and back home after 4 days.
Sutent
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Started SUTENT 50mg after removal of kidney. Just finishing cycle 20. Lowered meds to 37.5 after cycle 17 due to feet problems. Seems to be continuing to work. Oncology checkups every 6 weeks with cat scans quarterly.