Wondering about next steps

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Hi, 

I'm new to this forum but not to the online community as I have renal cell carcinoma which is locally advanced. I am on pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib and responding well. Treatment started late April.

A few months ago I started having pain in the back of the head, sometimes bad enough to need painkillers but at other times barely noticeable. I had a CT scan in early August followed by an MRI later August. It appears to be a non functioning macroadenoma of just over 1cm.

I was referred to a university hospital for follow up as my local hospital is not equipped for neurosurgery if needed.

I saw the medical team on the 8th of December and am scheduled for a pet-ct scan on the 15th. They are also arranging an appointment with opthalmology but this hasn't come through yet. I must admit I was hoping for the same day for both as it is a long journey.

I would appreciate any information or advice on any of this from those of you that have already been through this.

Thank you

Vicki