Tumor on the transplanted kidney

14 years ago my mum had tumor on her transplanted kidney that she get from her father. She went on chemo and radiation and she was good until the begining of this year.

The tumor was back again, it was 7cm and she went under surgery. They take off the tumor, but they could not take off the kidney.

The reason because she could not go again through chemo and radiation was because she is very weak now, she has only 37kg.

Now three months after the surgery the tumor is 10cm, bigger than before. The doctor is saying that if the tumor stop feeding himself then maybe he will stop growing, but how can we stop feeding the tumor and continuing feeding my mum.

She goes on hemodialysis as well so that is complicating the thinga with coping with the cancer and her eating.

Every doctor that i've been are not saying anything useful that can help my mum. They told her to use fresubin because she is not eating well, but I am afraid that will be good food for the tumor too. 

Every day we are dealing with her temperature of 39 and lot of pains.

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Katerina1111, although I'm sorry for the reason that brings you here.

    It sounds like your mum is going through a lot at the moment and I can appreciate why this is worrying you.

    We have many members here whose loved ones have been in a similar situation and who will be able to relate the situation you find yourselves in right now, so do feel free to contact other and start a conversation, everyone here is very friendly and I'm sure they'll be happy to chat with you.

    If you wish to speak to someone over the phone about your mum, our cancer nurses are available to talk to you on this number: 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday, between 9 a.m - 5 p.m.

    Stay strong, Katerina1111.

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator