RCC metastasis

Hello MaryH

I'm sorry to read that your kidney cancer has spread since your operation. I can understand how worried you must be, and not sure of what will happen next.

Although your question appears straightforward, it isn't easy to answer! None of us can second guess what the medics might decide, we can only respond to you from our own experience.

It is a good sign that you are being monitored by having regular scans, and my immediate thought is that they cannot be too concerned about the new lesions, as they haven't jumped in with treatment suggestions yet. Most kidney cancers are slow-growing, and they will know what type it is from your original operation.

I do know that they will take into account lots of different things when deciding on what action to take. This will include the type of cancer, where it is, your general health, any other health conditions, and your age. And also, of course, your own preferences!

To get a more 'medical' slant on your question, you would probably be better to contact the support helpline, as they are the experts!

I hope you do not have to wait too long for an appointment to discuss this with your oncology team. The waiting is so stressful!

Look after yourself, try not to overthink everything.

Take care

Kate