I am a 64 year old female who, on July 2nd of this year, was diagnosed with rcc with metastasis to brain and L lung. I have visited this site many times and have gained inspiration and knowledge regarding rrc.but did not post a message until a couple of days ago. After receiving no response, decided to post again under a different title. The first title was "Tumor fever?"
I have been on Nexivar since 9/23 and after increasing the dosage to 2 tabs twice daily, I started running a low grade temp. which, after a couple of weeks, progressed to a temp of 104.0. As I said in my first posting, my oncologist has told me that it is most likely "tumor fever". Said that when the tumor cells start "melting" that it puts off a toxin that can cause an elevated temp. My dosage of Nexivar has been reduced by 1/2 . Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I had never heard of it before but trust my oncologist to know. I am getting treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Treatment Center in Houston, Tex. and do feel that I'm getting the best care possible. Will go back this week to have more MRI's and CT Scans.
This is all new to me but so many of you have been dealing with this for years and been successful & courageous while fighting the battle. My heart goes out to all of you.
Sincerely
Barbara