Question: Hello, in July 2015 I was diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma which had spread to my right humerus. In August 2015 I had the tumor in my humerus removed and a prosthesis inserted. I was then placed on Sutent 50mg to reduce the size of the tumor on my left kidney. A nephrectomy was scheduled for 6 weeks from commencement of the medication. After 3 days on Sutent my Nephrectomy was fast tracked as I was unable to urinate as the tumor was being massacred by the sutent and had shrunk 2cm in 3 days. It was originally 10cm. I have since been on Sutent for a period of 17 months until February this year, due to the severe side effects. I have remained clear of any reappearance of the disease during this period and since I ceased my medication. My CBC last week showed my blood levels were back to normal. Obviously my Oncologist who I have not seen for 4 months now would rather I recommence treatment on a different chemo drug ie Votrient. However I would prefer to give my body a break, keeping in mind I was told Sutent only works for about 2 years, so my body is better prepared should reoccurance happen. My question is what risk am I at, considering I have been clear for nearly 2 years, I am back to my pre illness body weight, my blood is returning to normal and I feel great. Thankyou XXXXXXX

I am having continual reavaluation by ct scans every 3 months and blood tests every 6 weeks. What do you mean by low volume disease? Also I asked advice of continuing a break from chemotherapy to build up my immune system which you did not answer.

So doctor if I went back on to Sutent should another tumour appear, would it be as effective as the first time I was taking the medication. Could you also explain why you consider it necessary for me to go back on to chemotherapy, when I have been in remission for nearly 2 years ?