Kidney Cancer

Question: How much protein per day for kidney cancer survivor? My sister is 50 years old. Three years ago, she had left kidney cancer and it was removed. Since that time, she's always afraid of eating whatever food which has protein in there, especially, meat and seafood because she thinks her remain kidney will be damage if she eats so much protein. So she just eat tofu, vegetable, fruit and around 4 ounces of fish or chicken breast every day and drink some soymilk with 1 once of protein powder. Anyone who know how much protein she should consume per day, please let us know. Your answers would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: It is better to avoid High protien foods specially for Kidney cancer survivors. A moderate amount of protien can be taken say daily about 20 grams. You are encouraged to eat foods that provide optimal nutritional benefit. A registered dietitian consults with you to develop an individualized meal plan. Selections include fish, poultry, legumes, low-fat yogurt, fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and other healthy food choices. Vitamin and mineral supplements help provide nutrients that your diet may not, and offer a boost where illness may have depleted your body. The CTCA supplementation plan includes nutrients that may support your immune system and may reduce toxic side effects. A physician will recommend daily dosages of various nutrients, including: -Beta carotene -Selenium -Vitamin C -Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -Vitamin E -Others as appropriate The Oncologist who is treating may be consulted so that he can tell the exact food values and restriction as he will know the full condition of the patient and give or suggest correct amount of protien and others.-

Question: What is the chance of getting a medical waiver fot the Army regarding kidney cancer? The person is trying to join the Army and speaks Arabic and English. Is the Army desperate enough to grant a kidney-cancer waiver? The person is clean and healthy now. Thanks a lot.

Answer: MEPs is a big bureaucracy, it is not a logical, well oiled machine. I don't see the Arabic factor being weighed when the decision is made. It is worth a try if a person wants to do it, but realize that luck plays a big role in this process.

Question: Do certain dog foods cause kidney cancer in dogs? My 9-year-old dachshund recently died from kidney cancer. With all the recent problems with dog food, I can't help but think that the dog food she ate might have caused her death. She ate what I thought was a high quality food, Royal Canin for Dachshunds. Does anyone know if kidney cancer in dogs can be attributed to certain ingredients in dog food? Thank you for your help.

Answer: Yes, read the links in the source box. Royal Canin is one of the worst dog foods.

Question: How fast does kidney cancer grow? my husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer three weeks ago and they are removing the kidney on friday. Does it grow that fast?

Answer: My mother died from a cancer that had started on her right kidney a few years ago. It spread from her kidney and went up her spine and expanded out from there very fast. It will on the enzyne forulation that is present in the cancer he has, as to how fast the cancer will grow. My mother would not let the do a biopsy from the cancer. Let me first say that she or the doctors were not aware of what was present on her right kidney. They told her to let it grow a little more before they tried to do anything about it. They were not sure it was cancer. When the time came to do a biopsy, they told her they didn't know if they could get any fluid from the mass that was present. they told her they were afraid it would bust and spread quickly if they tried to extract fluid from it. So she didn't let them do a biopsy and it did spread quickly and killed her within 3 months. So it sounds like your husband has a much better chance at living a fuller life than what my mother did. I pray that things go good for him. If they had took her right kidney when they found it at the time, she'd probably be alive today. I wish the best for him and you.

Question: Can either testicular cancer or the chemo treatment cause kidney cancer in his son conceived during this time? My grandson was conceived while my son was being treated for testicular cancer. The baby had a malignant tumor on his kidney, and had to have the kidney removed and is currently undergoing chemotheraphy. Could the cancer be passed through my son's sperm, or be caused by my son's chemo treatment?

Answer: The chemotherapy drugs should not have caused the renal cancer in the son of the patient (your son) being treated for testicular cancer. This would seem impossible to prove in any case. We hope your son and grandson both recover fully.

Question: Can laying down with a laptop on your stomach cause kidney cancer? I have done this for roughly 4 hours a day for the last 3 years. Now i have a cyst on my kidney and am going to have a cystoscopy. Can cancer be caused by what i mentioned in the title? Thanks in advance

Answer: No not all:there is no dangerous radiation coming from your laptop. Colors

Question: Can someone answer a kidney cancer question? My mom just found out that she may have kidney cancer. They found a nodule in her kidney that is about 1 cm. The doctor has ordered a pet scan and maybe a biopsy. I wanted to know how common is this and is the prognosis good? Also they found another spot in her lungs also? Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thank you! The doctor seems to think that the two are related. She had a ct done last year and they were not there. She used to smoke(for almost twenty years) and she is very overweight.

Answer: A nodule is a small growth or lump of tissue. It's not nessisarliy cancerous! It's very common and can have it on many parts of the body without it being dangerous. It's best have it checked out if you do though. Imformation about kidney cancer Doctors and scientists do not know exactly what causes kidney cancer. But some things do increase the risk. There is information below on How common kidney cancer is Smoking Obesity Some types of kidney disease Having high blood pressure and taking medicines for it Taking some types of mild painkillers Your diet Exposure to chemicals at work Faulty genes and inherited conditions that increase kidney cancer risk Having one of these risk factors does not necessarily mean you will get kidney cancer. And some people diagnosed with kidney cancer do not have any of these risk factors. How common is kidney cancer? Kidney cancer is the 13th most common cancer diagnosed in the UK. In 2003, just under 6,700 people were diagnosed. Nearly 2 out 3 people diagnosed (62%) are over 65 years old. Kidney cancer is rare in people under 50. It affects many more men than women. This could be because in the past more men smoked cigarettes. Smoking increases your risk of getting kidney cancer. If you would like more infromation go to www.cancerhelp.org.uk

Question: Is Renal Cell Carcinoma (kidney cancer) stage 2 disqualifying from joining the military? I have a family member recently diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma (kidney cancer) stage 2. He lost his kidney as a result. Can he still join the military? or should he forget about joining the army? Which branch will take him? He's bilingual (English-Arabic, most dialects of the Middle East). He has a post-college degree. What will the MEPS doctors say?

Answer: Why not look into other federal jobs that would gladly take him as an arabic linguist? There is obviously a large and growing emphasis on recruiting those who speak any of the many arabic dialects at all levels of govt. There are even civilian linguists that work with the military at all levels in translating/transcribing/intelligence etc. CIA, FBI, Homeland Security etc would probably all be possibilities.

Question: How long do I have to decide on treatment for kidney cancer? If one has two small cancers, one on each kidney, how long can one realistically take to decide on what kind of treatment to begin? How fast on the average do such things grow? Is there not a scientifically based growth rate pattern average?. Would ones recovery likely be comprimised by a delay of one month or two before begining treatment?

Answer: i am so sorry, you have a lot on your plate from the sounds of things, i have no miracle answers for you, sorry, God Bless You and Good Luck!!!

Question: What are the treatments of a kidney cancer? What are the possible treatments,prognosis and side effects of kidney cancer(renal sell cancer)?

Answer: Symptoms: Blood in the urine Back pain just below the ribs weight loss fatigue Intermittent fever Treatments: Removal of the affected Kidney (nephrectomy) Removal of the tumor from the kidney Blocking blood flow to the tumor throw embolization Cryoablation Interleukin and Interferon treatments to immunosuppress the individual Chemo and targeted therapy-(Nexavar and Sutent) Prognosis: The 5 year survival rate of those with kidney tumors confined to the kidney is about 85%. If the tumor has spread to surrounding tissues, the 5 year survival rate is 30-60%. And if it's spread to distal tissues, 10%.

Question: Is it possible for a 1 year old to have kidney cancer? Someone just told me that her son has kidney cancer--and he's only a year old. She didn't give me any details, aside from the fact that the doctors found a tumor, but I was wondering how common it is for an infant to get kidney cancer?

Answer: I hope it's not true but it is possible. My son was diagnosed with a Wilms' Tumour before he was even a month old. Wilms' Tumours are an uncommon form of kidney cancer, but for children, they are the most common form of kidney cancer. The majority of patients who are diagnosed with Wilms' are 3 years old or younger. For us, my son E was diagnosed at only a couple weeks old with a stage I favourable histology tumour. It had not progressed or adhered to anything outside of his kidney. He had a nephrectomy removing the baseball-sized tumour as well as his left kidney. He followed an 18 week protocol for chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free, No Evidence of Disease February 19, 2007! Due to the strong rounds of chemotherapy on his tiny body he developed a secondary AML leukemia that he is currently fighting very hard against, and doing well. If you want more information feel free to send me an email (crazycanuckj@yahoo.ca) and I can hopefully point you in the right direction.

Question: Survival rate on Kidney Cancer that has spread to the lung? My husband has kidney cancer he has a 13cm x 10cm tumor in his kidney and a mass in his lymph node and it has spread to the one lung. He had a bone scan and that was negative and I am really concerned everything that I read gives no hope. It's like ok it is in the lung so you do not have a very high survival rate. I need some hope. If there is anyone that has survived please give me some hope!

Answer: I'm sorry to hear about your husband. My son had a stage I favourable histology Wilms Tumor as an infant so we've met lots of other children with the same type of kidney cancer. I know several children who had metastases to the lung and other organs that are alive and well today. It isn't a death sentence and there are many new treatments and clinical trials your husband may be eligible for. Don't give up hope, he could live a perfectly normal life after winning this battle. Best of luck to you and your husband! If you have any more questions feel free to email me (crazycanuckj@yahoo.ca) or IM me (crazycanuckj).

Question: what are the odds of me having kidney cancer? I'm 18 and I occasionally get these pains in my left side. It usually only happens when it's cold out. What are the odds that I have cancer? Also, I have horseshoe kidneys.

Answer: It may not be Kidney Cancer. May be some other kidney problems. Consult your doctor to have treatment. However it is better to know the signs and symptoms of Kidney cancer and if you find any of the following you may have better opinion and tell doctor accordingly - The classic triad is hematuria (blood in the urine), flank pain and an abdominal mass. This "classic triad" is infrequently present when the patient first presents for medical attention. Other signs may include: * Abnormal urine color (dark, rusty, or brown) due to blood in the urine * Weight loss, malnourished appearance * The presenting symptom may be due to metastatic disease, such as a pathologic fracture of the hip due to a metastasis to the bone * Enlargement of one testicle (usually the left, due to blockage of the left gonadal vein by tumor invasion of the left renal vein -- the right gonadal vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava) * Vision abnormalities * Pallor or plethora * Hirsutism|Excessive hair growth (females) * Constipation * High blood pressure * Elevated calcium levels (Hypercalcemia) So please watch and take care as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA-

Question: Kidney cancer patients and survivors on Nexavar? I would like to hear from kidney cancer patients who have been on Nexavar. I would like to know how they are doing on the drug? I would like to hear from people who have come off the drug after becoming NED. Are they still NED or did cancer came back?

Answer: The best places to find kidney cancer patients who have tried or are using nexavar (sorafenib) is at the online support groups for Kidney cancer. These are groups who often know the latest treatment options and can answer your specific questions. Good luck. ACOR: The Kidney Cancer Online Support Group http://listserv.acor.org/archives/kidney-onc.html Kidney Cancer Forum http://www.z2systems.com/kca/ Nexavar Discussion at the Forum http://www.z2systems.com/kca/viewtopic.php?t=3656 Action to Cure Kidney Cancer http://www.ackc.org/ Kidney Cancer Association http://kidneycancer.org/

Question: How can a 6 month old baby have kidney cancer ? M y best friends baby nice was just diagnosed with kidney cancer how can that be if she is a baby thanks for any answers

Answer: cancer can strike anyone at anytime, thats why its so deadly.

Question: How long if not diagnosed can it take for UTI to turn into kidney cancer? I heard that if untreated, a bladder infection can move into your kidney, how long would that take if the uti is untreated? Also what does the pain feel like when you have a bladder infection and after if it moves into your kidneys?

Answer: UTI's do not cause kidney cancer. They can be a symptom, but not a cause.