Re: My sister's kidney cancer

March 15, 2009

Hi Jan,

In answer to your question, I'm afraid you are right to be concerned. My

mother has had kidney cancer now for 3 years. She had her right kidney

removed 2 years ago but it had already spread to other areas. She has

the same problem with her throat. Constantly clearing it, although she

doesn't sound particularly hoarse.

As for your question about the x-rays. This would be to check her lungs

for tumours. Kidney cancer tends to spread there. My mum has some small

tumours in her lungs also.

Hope this helps.

Alison x

" jangrth " wrote:

>

> Hi Everyone,

> I've been reading the messages but rarely post, but I want to ask a

couple questions now.

> My sister had kidney cancer about five years ago. The doctors removed

one kidney. She's been ok since then. But the doctor told her at that

> time that she has a 50% chance of the cancer returning within 5 years.

> I have two questions that I hope someone can answer.

> Her doctor monitors her condition by giving her a chest X-ray every

year. Does this make sense? Is this the best way to see if any results

> from kidney cancer are occurring?

> Secondly, I've noticed whenever my sister and I talk on the phone in

the last 6 or 8 months, that she clears her throat several times during

the conversation. I've asked her if she has a cold and she says no. She

lives several states away from me and we haven't gotten together in

several years but talk on the phone monthly.

> Someone told me a long time ago that a hoarse sounding voice is a sign

> of cancer. I don't know if this is true and her voice isn't exactly

hoarse, but the fact that she needs to clear her throat so often

concerns me.

> Could anyone help to answer my concerns?

> I appreciate this group and all the information you offer.

> Jan

>

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