Sutent

A quick summary,

Had my first primary tumour fifteen years ago in my larynx which was removed, followed by chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiotherapy. Five years later my second primary appeared in the lower half of my left lung. Bye, bye piece of lung. Two years ago my THIRD primary showed up in my left kidney which was also removed. Last June I was dignosed with a kidney cancer methatasis on a nearby ganglion. Methatasis? I almost started feeling normal as I was getting used to primaries! I am now clean, so they say, and am about to end my first cycle (of six planned) of an adjuvant treatment using Sutent 50. A few spots, terribly sore feet, sore hands, terribly sore mouth (especially the tongue), ocassionaly irritable but not much (not like me).

I’ve been following closely some of the messages for handling these awful secondary effects and have picked up several hints that have helped me. Now that I start my first two week breather next week I understand that I should take advantage and prepare for the next four week session to offset the effects. Any special advice besides creaming up my hands and feet?

BTW I’m a university prof and have never missed a class in spite of these problems. I use a voice amplifier for class and lectures and life goes on.

All the best to everybody