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Stage 3a ccRCC - Keytruda or Surveillance?

Kidney Cancer | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (7)

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@quiltlady56

I have experienced no nausea at all, but some mild diarrhea and irritating skin rashes - mostly yeast. I run a program for homeless full- time which is a very high energy commitment, and work on the side as a mobile notary. Plus my age of 68 doesn’t do me any favors. My appetite is good, and I still enjoy my hobbies. I’m really glad to see that you didn’t settle in and wait - you have to be pro-active and diligent about your own care. Best of luck to you, and I will include you in prayer.

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Local oncologist recommended Keytruda every 6 weeks for a year. Second opinion oncologist at Duke Cancer Institute said Keytruda was not warranted with G1 tumor grade. He requested my pathology slides so he could have his pathologist evaluate them. The new pathology report lists my tumor as G2 (instead of G1), notes the tumor was necrotic (instead of that not being noted by the original pathologist), and the tumor extends into the pelvicalyceal (instead of perinephric tissue/renal sinus only). I don't know if that will change his recommendation. If it doesn't, I will have to decide which route to take, or to get a third opinion. If he changes his mind and also recommends Keytruda, it's a no-brainer to go that way.