When it comes to detecting kidney cancer, it is usually found when a patient gets a CAT scan or ultrasound for an unrelated cause. Kidney cancer can also be diagnosed on evaluation for blood in the urine or abdominal pain.
One of the first steps Dr. Lacefield recommends for his patients is an outpatient biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. From there, he will work with and for you to create a fully personalized plan.
Most patients need surgery to remove the tumor. In extreme cases, kidney cancer patients need to remove the entire kidney. Luckily, Dr. Lacefield is here to help you decide on a treatment course that will keep you cancer free.
