Immunotherapy for RCC stage 4 - radiotherapy options?

Hi Bodger,

 I hope your wife is keeping well has she had a operation on her kidneys, or is she just having treatment for the cancer I have not had radiotherapy so cannot comment on this, but I know a few others have they maybe able to help you with your questions, I know we would like to see shrinking but stable is good also sending you both hugs and best wishes Sandy 

Hi Sandra

no operation, just immunotherapy ipi/nivo

thanks, Bodger

Hi Bodger

Radiotherapy is an interesting one and causes me some inner conflict.  Ha!   Remember I am just a member of joe public and have no authority in this realm, so take my observations with a pinch of salt . . . . .  BUT -> 

10+ years ago people with KC were given Radiotherapy, then 2 years later they departed, because RT wasn't effective for KC.  

Then came along immunotherapy and targeted therapies and we're all a lot happier now :-) 

But I see people post on here who have had or having RT, so there must be circumstances where it brings benefit, for pain reduction perhaps, or in the event of mets to multiple other organs?   

Hi Mumm

thank you for your response - apologies for late reply, I've been "upgraded" to Windows 11, not my idea but got my pc back after three days out of action.

So....it does look like there might be some benefit. My wife experiences a constant ache in her kidney region and given that her tumour is large, a reduction in its size might be helpful. Her next face to face appointment will be in three months, so we will explore this further. 

All best wishes, Bodger.