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Hey John, Really appreciate the detail you have provided. It is refreshing to hear an honest account of what someone is actually going through. You must be pleased with your progress and with the side effects (although not nice) not being as bad as others have experienced. I now feel much better prepared for my next visit to my specialist. Like your sign off! All the best. JJ

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Hi Maxine, To a degree yes. I have been researching tradional treatments as well as natural therapies. There is so much to consider. As I have not had any therapy other than the surgery at this stage I will probably try some of the medical treatments that have now been offered to me before trying natural alternatives. I am curious though to know which herbs your husband is taking? I have a positive nature and a beautiful supportive family so I definetely remain hopeful and confident of good outcomes. Great to hear your husband is recovering well. Thanks for your post. JJ

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John, Great to hear how well things have gone for you and that Sutent has worked so effectively. Certainly gives me a positive perspective. If you are open to sharing how advanced was your condition when you commenced Sutent? Clearly you have a great approach and it is paying dividends. So good to hear. I definitely will check out the other comments. Thanks for the lead and for your post. Cheers JJ

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Julie, Thank you for your positive post. You are right about statistics and it is my aim to 'buck' the trend! So good to hear success stories such as yours. Cheers

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Holysmoke, I can really empathise with you. I lost my mum to lung cancer when she was 57 years young and here I am at 53 finding that my kidney cancer has progressed to my lungs and that I have limited options. The roller coaster ride of emotions is hard to cope with at times but I am continually humbled by the amount of support that family and friends provide. So glad to hear that your cancer has not progressed. I am new to this site and was fumbling around looking to connect with people who are facing similar issues to me. Thanks for sharing.

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I was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and still really don't know what to expect? 12 months ago I didn't know I had cancer until my tumor ruptured and within days I had lost a kidney. With no chemo or radiation as an option for treatment I was holding on to the hope that the surgeon had been able to successfully remove all traces of the cancer. Unfortunately this was not to be and now it has spread to both lungs. Wanting to know as much as possible about what I had and after doing my own research I got fairly depressed and confused. I am told due to where my growths are that I have limited options. At present we go from scan to scan to watch how aggressive it may be. I know that there are "targeted therapies" for Metastic Renal cell cancers but have also been advised that given the extent of the side effects that I am better to wait whilst I am still feeling good? At 53 I struggle to know what to do. I am still working and trying to stay positive. Has anyone trialled taking Sutent or any other targeted therapy for advanced Kidney cancer?

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