I was diagnosed kidney cancer which has metasticised to my liver in July. Was a total shock as picked up on ultrasound scan looking at different part of my body.
Removing the kidney is not an option at the moment and I am currently on Cabozantnib 40mg tablets daily and wondered if anyone has had a similar experience or is currently taking this drug.
Hi Gill,
in a similar boat but a bit further down stream myself. Had Sunitinib and Immunotherapy previously but now on 40mg Cabozantinib since October as my KC also spread to my liver. Had Right Nephrectomy in 2016.
struggling to get used to Cabo. had a break in November for high blood pressure and currently on another for severe abdominal pain. No idea if it’s working until next CT scan but hope to get back on it soon as surely something is better than nothing, so long as they can get my pain under control.
Hope it goes well for you, the side effects are many and varied but there’s usually some treatment available if so.
best wishes, take care
Hi Dave thanks for your reply. I have been taking Cabo since July not had pains but am pretty tired a lot of the time.
hope you get back on the tablets soon.
Hello Dave how is it going with the Cabo?
Gill
Hi Gill,
back on but at a reduced dose of 80mg over 3 days. 2 on 1 off. Early days yet but doing ok thanks.
How’s it all going for you?
Dave
Glad it’s going ok.for you.
I think I am just having a bad spell as been feeling really tired for a few days and lots of gurgling tummies!
I have been advised today by oncologist I could have a break of 10 days or soon as I have a weeks holiday coming up.
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