Ark... I personally love researching online. But you should always get professional medical advice for any uncertainty.  If you don't think your doctor is doing enough get a second opinion.  I saw my doctor almost a year ago and mentioned that I  felt like I had bugs under my skin, I felt unbalanced and just didn't feel myself.  We both kinda of brushed it off because I was just diagnosed with being pre diabetic.. I didn't even goggle my symptoms. Once I found a few lumps I started researching possible abilities. All my symptoms pointed that it could be lymphoma.  My doctor is amazing but we could have caught this almost a year early.. Get a second opinion and mention to the new doctor what you think it could be.  You wouldn't be the first person to help a doctor finger out what is wrong.  Keep us updated on what you learn.  ... View more

Hey Darren.  Looks like you are the same age as me.  I have RCC too.  Stage IV.  I’m 18 months in.  Trust me, it gets easier to accept.  There’s a forum called Smart Patients, with a sub forum called Kidney Cancer.  I get a lot of comfort from being on there.  Some people have been battling stage IV RCC  for 15+ years with the various different treatments which re available now.   It’s more encouraging than the 5 year prognosis you will see when you hit google.   Never search cancer on google or Facebook.  That will definitely get you depressed. Stay strong my friend.  You will have years ahead of you put the path will be challenging. cheers Paul ... View more

Thanks Linda for answering my questions.  Glad to hear that your treatments worked!! I believe that you and I will sharing a similar story.  I'm still waiting for that call!!! Oh the fun of waiting!!! Have a awesome day 😎  ... View more