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Update on my treatment

tiger09
tiger09 CSN Member Posts: 9
in Kidney Cancer #1

Hi there - long time, no post.

Wanted to give an update since it's been a while. I'm the 29 year old (now 30) with papillary RCC from HLRCC.

I started on the PAPMET trial in September taking Cabo after the cancer metastasized to my liver, lungs and lymph nodes despite the nephrectomy and adrenalectomy. I did have to reduce my dosage from 60 to 40 mg and take a week vacation in January, but I found out according to my chest/ab/pelvis CT last week I am NED!

I do have a brain MRI scheduled at the end of the month because I've had some concerning headaches, but hoping it's nothing to worry about. 

Hope you all are doing well and on the path to better health.

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  • Abunai
    Abunai CSN Member Posts: 173 Member
    #2
    Whoa!

    That's awesome!

    I'm very happy for you. May you remain that way forever.

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #3
    Yes, very good news and

    Yes, very good news and keeping fingers crossed for MRI!

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  • foxhd
    foxhd CSN Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #4
    don't stop

    taking your cabo.

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  • beemurguia
    beemurguia CSN Member Posts: 57
    #5
    That is wonderful new!!!Enjoy

    That is wonderful new!!!Enjoy life to the fullest young man!! May all your future scans be NED!!!

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  • tiger09
    tiger09 CSN Member Posts: 9
    #6
    foxhd said:

    don't stop

    taking your cabo.

    Thanks all!! And yes, foxhd-

    Thanks all!! And yes, foxhd- definitely not stopping Cabo. I know I need to keep taking it to keep the brakes in pace, so to speak.

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  • tamaven01
    tamaven01 CSN Member Posts: 21
    #7
    thats fantastic!!

    I've been on cabo 3 months and I IMMEDIATELY had a positive response with my first scan showing dramatic shrinkage of my tumors.  I am still feeling very good and have my next scan early september.  I am greatly encouraged to hear your good news! Thank you!

     

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  • Jan4you
    Jan4you CSN Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #8
    Hey Tiger, glad you are here!

    Hey Tiger, glad you are here!

    Thanks for reporting such good news; it gives hope to so many!

    Hugs and continued good health/reports!

    Jan

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