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Is Chemotherapy Effective For Kidney Cancer?

My husband has had a kidney and ureter tube removed, cancer was discovered 3 months ago. It was diagnosed as t3, he now needs chemotherapy. I am reading that chemotherapy does not respond well for kidney cancer and I am confused why it is recommended. the doctor said it was because the pathology report is suspect. The biospy for the kidney showed cancer as well as the ureter tube. It was also said it was a high grade cancer.
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Cancer is a difficult disease to treat and in high grade cancer the treatment is usually aggressive. Chemotherapy will stop further proliferation of cancer cells and stabilize the condition. Sometimes the cancer cells will multiply and involve adjacent structures even after surgery. In these patients, it is recommended to give chemotherapy and radiation to kill the remaining cancer cells if present.

As the biopsy showed high grade of cancer cells, therefore there is need to proceed with chemotherapy even after surgery. The objective it to cure or prolong survival of your husband. Stage 3 tumors can be tried to be cured completely in many people. Cancer research is advancing each day and it is important to keep in mind that many patients have been benefited following chemotherapy after surgery for kidney cancer. Please do not worry.
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Is Chemotherapy Effective For Kidney Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a difficult disease to treat and in high grade cancer the treatment is usually aggressive. Chemotherapy will stop further proliferation of cancer cells and stabilize the condition. Sometimes the cancer cells will multiply and involve adjacent structures even after surgery. In these patients, it is recommended to give chemotherapy and radiation to kill the remaining cancer cells if present. As the biopsy showed high grade of cancer cells, therefore there is need to proceed with chemotherapy even after surgery. The objective it to cure or prolong survival of your husband. Stage 3 tumors can be tried to be cured completely in many people. Cancer research is advancing each day and it is important to keep in mind that many patients have been benefited following chemotherapy after surgery for kidney cancer. Please do not worry.