Pathology results

Jen T
Jen T Member Posts: 20

I had my first post PN follow up. The results showed a 4cm clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma (T1a NX) Fuhrman grade 2. The said that these are usually a less aggressive type of renal cancer. From what I've read, this seems to be a pretty "good" kind of renal cancer to get. He wants to do follow up scans at 3,6 & 12 months to keep an eye on the cyst in the other kidney and watch for any recurrence. I feel kinda relieved and pretty happy with this result All things considered. 

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  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    Hi Jen,

    Hi Jen,

    That's fabulous news!  From what I've read, there have been no known cases of metastasis in literature to date.  It's indolent and tends to behave itself.  My husband may have the same.  He had a biopsy which gave a differential diagnosis of clear cell papillary rcc and conventional clear cell rcc.  We will know more once his is removed.  Surgery is on Monday. 

  • hardo718
    hardo718 Member Posts: 853 Member
    Awesome news!!

    Now get out there and celebrate life.  That's pretty special.

    Donna~

  • Jen T
    Jen T Member Posts: 20
    edited August 2017 #4

    Hi Jen,

    Hi Jen,

    That's fabulous news!  From what I've read, there have been no known cases of metastasis in literature to date.  It's indolent and tends to behave itself.  My husband may have the same.  He had a biopsy which gave a differential diagnosis of clear cell papillary rcc and conventional clear cell rcc.  We will know more once his is removed.  Surgery is on Monday. 

    DreamOnDeb I hope your

    DreamOnDeb I hope your husband gets the same results and that his surgery goes well a d he has an easy recovery. 

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    Hi Jen

    Do you know they type of papillary RCC you had?  I'm sure your doctor talked with you about this at your appointment.  I wish you clear sailing in your follow-up scans.

    Stub

  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    Jen T said:

    DreamOnDeb I hope your

    DreamOnDeb I hope your husband gets the same results and that his surgery goes well a d he has an easy recovery. 

    Thank you, Jen!

    Thank you, Jen!

  • Jen T
    Jen T Member Posts: 20
    stub1969 said:

    Hi Jen

    Do you know they type of papillary RCC you had?  I'm sure your doctor talked with you about this at your appointment.  I wish you clear sailing in your follow-up scans.

    Stub

    Hi Stub

    Hi Stub.

    apparently clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma is different from papillary renal cell carcinoma so they didn't classify it as type 1 or type 2. ( It's also called clear cell tubulopapillary renal cell carcinoma). 

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    YES, sounds like good results

    YES, sounds like good results that the cancer is gone with the tumor!! Report also sounds like mine. Going on 3.5 years NED! (No evidence of disase).

    Now breathe..breathe.. give thanks and EnJOY your newly found life!

    Hugs, Jan

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    Jen T said:

    Hi Stub

    Hi Stub.

    apparently clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma is different from papillary renal cell carcinoma so they didn't classify it as type 1 or type 2. ( It's also called clear cell tubulopapillary renal cell carcinoma). 

    I learned

    something new.  Thanks, Jen.  I agree with others on this--the prognosis looks bright for you.

    Stub

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    Very good path results! Now

    Very good path results! Now go and celebrate :)