I am a person living with Renal Cell Carcinoma. I am female, and was diagnosed with papillary RCCA in 2011 when I was 20. And my family had no history of kidney disease. My kidney was taken out and I was in remission until 2018, when a couple of nodules appeared in my lungs. I had VATS metastasectomy then. But it metastasised again in 2021 in my lungs still, and had another VATS procedure. Then my 2022 scans showed that another nodule is growing in my lung. Now I am undergoing targeted therapy with Pazopanib with hopes that this cancer will finally disappear in a couple of years.
I was diagnosed with kidney cancer in the left kidney in November 2024... They removed part of the kidney and in June 2024 I have to have a scan to check whether there is any new cancer I am 47 jear old
I had a kidney taken out five years ago with a large tumor. I was given a CT scan every six months, now "surprise" it's back with a vengeance. They say I have one year at most. The tumors make it impossible to sleep. Morphine doesn't help much for the pain.
I lost my husband on Dec 21 , 2022 coz of this RCC such a cruel cancer took my beloved husband he was just 35 everything went off, doctor said just 6 months left, but me and my husband had faith in God, but he left us. He was diagnosed on 27 of June 2022 . Everything came to an end on December. Exactly 6 months. I pray to God who ever undergoing this be strong and fight till the end. Life is not easy as we think. Myself and my 10 year old boy is all alone. 💔 Love u Rafeeq. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Proud to be ur wife.
My son who is thirty seven was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. The tumor is 2.5 cm. He had blood clots in his lungs but no sign of cancer elsewhere. He’s having a partial nephrectomy next month. They said nodules in lungs were not particularly suspicious. Is stage 1 kidney cancer curable at all? Or does it just extend life expectancy somewhat?
I'm having partial nephrectomy April 17, it's 4 cm and growing from inside the middle of my kidney. Really nervous about metastasis regardless their using robotics in this procedure.
I'm very sorry to hear about your father’s condition. It might be helpful to discuss all possible palliative care options with his healthcare team to ensure his comfort and quality of life.
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) that has spread to the lungs is challenging to treat, but it's not necessarily incurable. Treatment options such as targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and surgery to remove lung metastases can help control the disease and manage symptoms. While a complete cure may be difficult, advancements in treatment have improved the outlook for many patients, with a focus on extending life and enhancing its quality. Consulting with an oncologist is essential to determine the best course of action based on individual circumstances.
