Lung Nodules after RCC

kelse002
kelse002 Member Posts: 1 *
edited June 21 in Kidney Cancer #1

Hello - i had a 10 CM tumor removed in 2008 that was clear cell renal carcinoma, pathology put as grade 1. In 2021 i had a recurrence in my right solitary kidney of 2 tumors that were noted as grade 3. I have been doing my followup scans with NED but a recent CT for a pain i was having now shows a 6.5mm nodule in my lung as well as "few" other small nodules 2/3 mm in size. I am seeing pulmonary tomorrow but wondering if i should ask for biopsy or PET scan? Does anyone have advice in this space?

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  • Bonswan1950
    Bonswan1950 Member Posts: 1 *
    #2

    If I was you I would ask for a biopsy right away

  • ckauf1969
    ckauf1969 Member Posts: 6 Member
    #3

    Are you undergoing treatment, ie, chemotherapy, immunotherapy?

  • monnocco
    monnocco Member Posts: 14 Member
    #4

    Hi Kelse002, I have a couple questions:

    How big were the 2 grade 3 tumors? And were you doing follow-up scan between 2008 and 2021?

    And did they ever scan your lung or your chest area at the beginning (or during these years) to disregard spread?

    I truly wish you the best. :)

  • Allochka
    Allochka Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #5

    Hello,

    Definitely a biopsy of the biggest nodule.

    While lung nodules are rather common, taking into account your situation recurrence is possible. If this is the case, you should start treatment right away

  • babrede
    babrede Member Posts: 5 Member
    #6

    just to add, I agree with what they said.

    There is no shame in advocating for yourself. I pushed back on oncologist that didn’t want to do a PET. Turns out my nodule was cancerous.

    2nd opinions are your friend as well.

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