How I Survived Stage IV Renal Cell Carcinoma Kidney Cancer

I made this video with my dad, Robert Gallner (call him Bob), who is a survivor of Stage IV Renal Cell Carcinoma. He discusses his experience with the disease beginning with his first diagnosis, through the removal of several tumors and a kidney, Interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy, and remission. He also shares insight on how to achieve inner peace and spirituality with techniques like visualization and meditation to remain positive through this painstaking process and eliminate fear.

Update: Bob was diagnosed with RCC again in his liver and had major surgery after the making of this video. The surgery went really well and he is recovering wonderfully, a true survivor.

These past few years have been nerve racking at times but I can honestly say my father's cancer has brought our whole family together and we have never been closer or had so much fun together! Who are we to say what is good or bad? See the good in every situation and your life will be bliss. Circumstances do not matter. Only your state of being matters. Cancer is a challenge, but it is one we can overcome.

For more information you can visit the Kidney Cancer Association on the web at: http://www.KidneyCancer.org If you would like to interact with us or share your story you can email: RGallner@gmail.com

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• Renal
• Cell
• Carcinoma
• Survivor
• Kidney
• Cancer
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[ZoilaSolis]

@kmbkind GOd bless your survival. My mom was just diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and im very sad. We are afraid of the chemo but i guess its necessary. Im happy that you pulled through though.

[T97Frida]

I commented 10 months ago on this video that my Dad just got diagnosed and have been told he´s inoperable. We got a second medical opinion, my Dad underwent two severe surgeries and is doin´ amazingly well now! To anyone afflicted: See a Kidney Cancer SPECIALIST, not only a general oncologist! Renal cancer is SO different to other sorts of cancer. If my Dad didn´t he would have died within three months we´ve been told. Don´t let them give you up and seek the RIGHT help!

[kmbkind]

Bob, I am a stage IV cancer survivor ( six weeks ago I was a chemo patient). Your video was inspirational. So sorry you had to experience so much suffering but so happy you were courageous enough to keep going.



[thecropchick]

Bob I'm having a hard time understanding the treatment you went in the hospital for for the 14 treatments. I'm doing a paper on how cancer isdiagnosed and treatement. Thank you....

[whyshouldiworrynow]

2007, I had renal cell carcinoma stage 1 & kidney removal. I am amazed you conquered stage 4. Your visualization technique is awesome!!! Before my hysterectomy, I meditated for 1 hr a day telling myself how happy I will be . I was happy with no pain when I woke up. My Dr. & I were shocked. 2010,I had a lobectomy with horrible outcome. Now, I use visualization to keep myself upbeat. You truly are the best example of what can happen when applying that strategy. You beat all odds!! Awesome!!

[DemianHermann]

Life is just a balance of the positive and negative, pleasure and pain. Seek the truth to live in harmony with the balance. Search Truth Contest in google and read The Present on the homepage.

[chinguforyou]

Bob you are the man! I just had my a partial kidney removal last week and found it was renal cell. Looking forward to the unknown is scary, but I appreciate your never give up attitude. Thank you for the inspiration and thank you Alex for putting this up.

[MrConkl]

THANK YOU BOB! Your video is just what I need right now. I am 5 days away from one year since having my left kidney removed with a T3-a softball sized tumor attached. A ct scan last week found a marble sized 5mm node on the outside of my left lung and on my left renal vein stub. The needle biopsy is 2 days from now on the lung node will probably come back RCC. Your video renews my hope and curbs my dreaded feelings of mortality. YOU INSPIRE ME TO FIGHT! Thank you and good luck to you!!!

[Pheromone2U]

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[NPRMc]

Thank you.