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What are standard test used for diagnosing renal cell carcinoma?

Kidney Cancer | Last Active: Apr 19, 2024 | Replies (19)
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I requested a referral to oncology for a 2nd opinion. The urologist seems focused only on the kidney and it’s removal. Which isn’t a bad direction, but there are other suspicious masses, outside of the kidney.

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sally0526 | @sally0526 | Jul 11, 2023

Very smart (and proactive) to do that! My first urologist was ready to schedule the surgery to take my kidney out. It was all TOO fast so I requested to see another urologist (in the same practice). The 2nd opinion dr said NO to taking my kidney out and he ended up lasering the tumor out. It’s ALWAYS good to get a second, and even a third opinion. I consulted a nephrologist too who completely agreed with the second opinion urologist. Your getting an oncologist involved is the right move. I hope you can get an appointment ASAP.

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