>My 76 year old stepfather had a kidney removed 3 years ago -- tests determined
>a malignant tumor, contained within the kidney. One month ago an x-ray
>revealed the renal cell cancer has spread to his lungs. The oncologist in
>Charlottesville began him on a daily regimen of 5 MU of alpha-interferon -- to
>which he responded horribly: severe depression, stopped eating,
>disorientation, weakness. The doctor has taken him off the interferon
>completely and is now treating him for depression (caused by the cancer or
>the treatment??) and loss of appetite (he's taking a steroid). His next
>appointment is this week to re-assess treatment.
>
>Any information on renal cell cancer, interferon, etc. would be most
>appreciated.
I strongly urge you to call the National Kidney Cancer Foundation (they are in
the Chicago area)...they keep lists of physicians and treatment protocols
regarding interferon, interluekins, etc online..
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E. Loren Buhle, Jr., Ph.D INTERNET: BUHLEL01@MCRCR6.MED.NYU.EDU
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