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Just Diagnosed With Kidney Cancer

What tests are used to find a kidney tumor?

There are many tests used to find a tumor and diagnose kidney cancer. You may have already had some of these tests, or you may have them in the future. These tests may include:

  • Physical exam
  • Urine and blood tests
  • MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound
  • Biopsy
  • Intravenous pyelography (IVP , a procedure in which a dye is put into your vein and travels to the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. X-rays are then taken to see where the dye stops, which shows if there is a blockage

Talk with your healthcare team about the tests you may need.

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What is kidney cancer staging?

After you have been diagnosed with kidney cancer, your healthcare team will figure out the stage of the tumor. Kidney cancer staging is used to describe:

  • The size of the tumor
  • If the cancer is metastatic, meaning it has spread to another part of the body or to nearby tissue

The stage of your kidney cancer is used to help choose the treatment option that is right for you.

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What is a pathology report?

When a piece of tissue is taken from the body (a biopsy), it is examined by a type of doctor called a pathologist. He or she then writes a report about the findings. This is called a pathology report. It will tell your healthcare team the stage of the tumor and help your team know the treatment that is best for you. Be sure to ask your healthcare team to give you a copy of the report and review it with you. And ask any questions you have about the results.

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