Hello Mirj, and thank you for posting.

I am sorry to hear about what your brother is going through. A difficult time for him and the family.

Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what his prognosis would be, as I am not a doctor or part of his team. What I can tell you is that the MRI scan would give the doctors an idea about any further metastases in the body, so they know exactly what they are dealing with and how to plan further treatments.

Stage 4 kidney cancer (also known as advanced kidney cancer) does have a survival of 15 percent of people reaching 5 years or more, but these are average statistics and may not be your brother's situation. His doctors will have a better idea once he has completed the treatment plan that they are suggesting. 

Take care Mirj, and if you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Sarah.