I was just wondering if anyone out there has had their Kidney removed after Sutent showed positive results. My mom has been on Sutent for 2 cycles. She has had 1/3 shrinkage in a met in her lung and all other tumors have stabilized. Her oncologist has told us that we can now consider removing the kidney as a form of treatment.
I am wondering what others have experienced with a situation like this. Having your kidney removed is a huge decision to make, I would hate to help her make a decision while not be informed of what has happened in similar cases.
I personally think it sounds like a great option but is looking at it from a purely emotional stand point and not educated. Were there any major side effects, would you recommend it to someone else?