Hi
My 74 year old father has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. A large mass was found on one kidney. It has spread to the both lungs. A biopsy has been done on the kidney but he has been told it’s not possible to do a biopsy on the lungs as it is close to a main artery.
Initially he was told that the kidney would be removed but no longer possible.
He has been told that immunotherapy may be possible. He has an appointment with the oncologist tomorrow. What questions does he need to ask?
If we ask what stage the cancer is, does that mean how advanced the cancer is? And if we ask what grade it is, does that mean how fast it is growing?
He had prostate cancer 4 years ago which was treated with radiotherapy and hormones and was given the all clear. He has been told that the new cancer isn’t a result of the prostate cancer.
Thank you
