Kidney masses and kidney cancer: patient articles
6 short reads from our team on kidney masses and kidney cancer. For symptoms, testing and treatment in one place, see our kidney cancer page.
- Can a small kidney tumor be ablated instead of removed?Often, yes. Many small kidney tumors can be treated with ablation.
- How does histotripsy compare to surgery?Histotripsy uses focused ultrasound with no incisions. In kidney tumors it remains under study in clinical trials, so how it compares isn't known yet.
- Kidney Tumor Ablation: who is a candidate?Ablation may fit small kidney tumors, usually about three centimeters or smaller. It may also fit people who want to avoid surgery or have other…
- A mass was found on my kidney: what happens next?What happens next? First, take a breath.
- Can histotripsy be repeated if needed?Histotripsy uses no incisions and no radiation, so in principle it can be repeated. But histotripsy for kidney tumors remains in clinical trials, and…
- What is immunotherapy for kidney cancer?Immunotherapy uses medicines that help your immune system find and attack cancer cells. It's mainly used for kidney cancer that has spread, or after…
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