What is Wilms Tumor
Wilm's tumor is a neoplasm of the kidneys that typically occurs in children. It is also known as a nephroblastoma. Approximately 500 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually. The m...
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My son has been diagnosed with Wilms Stage 1 and had a partial nephrectomy recently. The tumor was very difficult to classify and because he is older (7) the initial thoughts were that it was not Wilms. It has now been classified as Wilms Stage 1 and the oncologist would like to start chemo (which I believe is a less aggressive variety than for other cancers). Our surgeon does not think this will have much effect as he feels the tumor has been removed.
I had a second opinion from another oncologist in a different city who recommended chemo. I just wondered if anyone had been in this situation before and could offer any thoughts ? Posted on 03/20/09, 12:03 pm |
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we are going through chemo on a stage 3-4 but my daughter is not 5 yet they are doing the chemo just to make sure all the cancer cells that may have moved are also gone from her system ( we also have lymph nodes that got compramised) good luck with it all, 
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my 18 month old also had a complete right nephrectomy and they contineud 2 give her chemo afterwards to eliminate any more cancer cells reappearing for 2 months
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My daughter (1yr) has stage 3 Wilms, Left Kidney removed, 1 lymph node tested positive for cancer. The Chemo is supposed to kill any free floating cancer cells that may have moved through the body before surgery or is left behind from surgery. This is to prevent further tumors. You should be able to find information on The Children's Oncology Group website.
Do you know which drugs and how often they will give chemo for stage 1? Good luck.
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My son had chemo to shrink the tumor then a nephrectomy of left kidney. The surgery went well- no spillage and lymph nodes were clean. After this he had radiation and he is still undergoing chemo as added insurance. I'd rather he finish all treatment now than cut it short and have it recurring later on.
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