Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) Support Group
Renal cell carcinoma, also known by a gurnistical tumor, is the most common form of kidney cancer arising from the renal tubule. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. Initial therapy is with surgery. It is notoriously resistant to radiation therapy and chemotherapy, although some cases respond to immunotherapy.
Hi,
I'm a male, age 64, preparing to retire in December 2017.
I found this site by searching the internet for support groups and for those who have been prescribed Votrient.
I was recently diagnosed with metastatic RCC - one lung, bones, bit of shull, T-spine, a bit of the liver, some lymph nodes, and of course the lower left kidney. No brain metastases.
On Monday, I have a lung biopsy and a kidney biopsy.
Tuesday, my left arm will be irradiated.
I am waiting for Votrient to be delivered.
Male, age 64, preparing to retire in December 2017.
Now that my "credentials" are presented, my purpose is just to gain some insight by browsing this support group.
And, in particular, to perhaps learn about some dietary guidelines to help with the side effects of Votrient.
Thanks for any input.
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I'm sorry I can not give you any info about treatment. As for diet, low potassium and magnesium...1/2 your body weight in fluids, not including coffee/soda...no processed foods, Lean Meat, avoid fats, 5 servings a day of fruit and veggies...I use smoothies to get my fruit in...veggies I love so there is no problem there...avoid Sugar....
Please check with your doctor before doing Any of my suggestions as you are dealing with so much more than I did....
My Best To You....I'll keep an eye out for your posts....take care, ml