Did u have a cat scan or mri?

I think 6 mos is to long without anything being done. I did not have a lesion but a growth found on a Friday by my spine doctor who referred me to a urologist specialist on Monday and had removal on the following Tuesday. No chemo no radiation. How about a biopsy for you?

Thank you my thought exactly

@peachieb, I'd like to add my welcome along with @pamcaponio. I agree with her thoughts about the possible value of getting a second opinion.

Peach, I moved your post to this existing discussion:
- What diagnostic tests needed to determine renal cell carcinoma?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-biopsy-needed

I did this so you can and connect with additional members like @paulinlouisiana @roadrunner59 @mb4414, who were asking similar questions about diagnostic testing and read the previous helpful tips offered by @gingerw @collegeprof and others.

Your previous comments were very good. My situation was slightly different. During a general procedure, my urologist found a small mass on my right kidney. He sent me to an interventional radiologist where it was determined to be cancer. The radiologist performed an outpatient procedure at a local hospital which was called cryoblation. This mild procedure has the effect of freezing the small mass with eventual dissipation. I took x-rays annually for the next 5 years, and today I remain cancer free. Should you need this done, I understand there is a high success rate. So I agree with the others in that a 6 month wait is too long for the mental stress and possible future lesion growth. For me, an interventional radiologist was the best decision at that time.