Sutent- 2 Wk Checkup

My dad has started taking sutent for the past 2 weeks. He has a checkup with his oncologist tomorrow (mostly for bloodwork).  Is there anything in particular I should ask about at this point?

 Any advise by those who had thier initial checkup after starting with sutent would help.

 Thanks & Happy New Yrs to all.

I would advise to have you or your Dad ask the oncologist if he should also be checked by a cardiologist while on Sutant. From what I have read some patients are followed up with a cardiologist and some aren't.

Best of Luck to your dad on your visit.

Regards

Ask your dad's oncologist about having a MUGA scan done at the radiology (nuclear medicine) lab.

The scan will establish a baseline for the efficiency of your dad's heart function. One of the negative side effects of Sutent is it can possibly cause damage to your heart. I just recently had my 3rd MUGA Scan having been on Sutent for over a year now. My oncologist said he had another patient that had suffered damage to his heart from the Sutent. FYI my scan came back clear.

Good luck and Happy New Year!!!