Hi Ajcjec,

I just wanted to reach out and give you a bit of hope. My Dad was diagnosed with Kidney cancer 10 years ago. He was also stage 4 and it had spread to his adrenal glands, lungs and bones. He was put on a targeted drug called Sutent and it did a really good job at keeping his cancer at bay for many years. The treatment has been tough at times with some of the side effects but I guess I wanted to say stay strong, don’t give up.

Our cancer journey has been up and down for the past 10 years and if that’s taught us anything it’s not to give up hope. Cancer treatments are improving each month. The drug that’s helped my dad didn’t exist 15 years ago. Think about what drugs might be available in another year. It’s never a clear cut story with cancer and each person is unique, but kidney cancer survival is improving and my dad is testament to that. 

10 years on, we are grateful we didn’t let my Dads cancer stop us from living. We would have missed the enjoyment in 10 whole years of life if he had. Ironically during this time we have lost several other family members from different issues during this same period - so it really goes to show none of us know what’s round the corner. It’s cliche but you have to find enjoyment in each day. Spend time doing things you love and take life expectancy with a pinch of salt. 

I hole this perhaps brings you some small comfort

Thank you for your kind words it’s so nice to hear something positive xx

Thank you for your kind words it’s so nice to hear something positive xx