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8.4 cm tumor on right kidney: What questions should I ask?

Posted by msvjv @msvjv, Sep 13, 2024

Has anyone been treated for a large malignant kidney tumor? How big was it and was it removed with follow up chemo or other treatment?

I received CT urogram results yesterday with no staging but primary says it’s malignant. I can’t eat and didn’t sleep last night. I feel like I’m drowning.

I see a urologist on Tuesday. Do you have any suggestions for questions I should ask?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 15, 2024

@msvjv, checking in to see how you're doing? What are the next steps for you? Have you started treatment for kidney cancer?

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msvjv | @msvjv | Nov 15, 2024
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@colleenyoung

@msvjv, checking in to see how you're doing? What are the next steps for you? Have you started treatment for kidney cancer?

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Hi Colleen. Surgery went ok. Not a great path report. Exploring options at this time and looking for second opinion on treatment.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 23, 2024
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@msvjv

Hi Colleen. Surgery went ok. Not a great path report. Exploring options at this time and looking for second opinion on treatment.

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@msvjv, sorry to hear that. If you'd like to consider a second opinion at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida or Minnesota, here's how to get started http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Has the cancer spread?

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msvjv | @msvjv | Dec 24, 2024
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@ronsale

I'm 82. I am still on Keytruda and have been for the last five months. However, I have had severe skin rash and am taking one month break to see if rash clears up. Plan is to have infusions every three weeks for a total of 18; as of today I have had a total of six treatments.

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Hi again. How have you been doing since September? Are you still having Keytruda infusions? I hope you’re doing well.

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ronsale | @ronsale | Dec 24, 2024
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@msvjv

Hi again. How have you been doing since September? Are you still having Keytruda infusions? I hope you’re doing well.

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Except for side effect from Keytruda, things are stable.

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msvjv | @msvjv | Dec 24, 2024
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Except for side effect from Keytruda, things are stable.

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Excellent news. Happy for you. Merry Christmas!

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