Hello and thank you for posting.

I am sorry to hear about a relative with renal cancer.

Once surgery has happened and the cells of the removed kidney have been looked at under a microscope they will have a better idea of the stage and grade of the cancer and therefore how to further treat it. Certain changes in the cells, proteins, and genes are looked at to give them the information they need to know of what immunotherapy may help.

Immunotherapy, the same as all treatments would be offered if your relative fits the requirements and if the doctors feel it will make a positive impact. There may be tests that they will need to do beforehand to ensure that your relative is well enough and recovered from surgery, these will be discussed at the follow-up appointments around 6 weeks later.

Do read through the information on treatment for kidney cancer and immunotherapy from our website and write down any questions you have for the oncology team, but I can reassure you there isn't a particular waiting list for this treatment. When you see them you will be able to ask questions to get more information about your relative's situation.

Take care and I hope you know more soon. 

Sarah.