Personalized Treatment Options for Kidney Cancer
Your doctors will help you make the plan that is best for you based on a good evaluation of your cancer, your general health and your preferences. Your plan may include surgery, drug therapy or trials.
Making your personalized care plan
Understanding more about the treatment options, both the surgical and drug treatment options that may be discussed, will help you during your initial appointments.
The Surgeon’s Role in Planning your Treatment
Labs, imaging, blood tests and other information will guide the discussion about whether surgery is part of your treatment plan.
Your surgeon will discuss options with you after a through review of your imaging and history.
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The Role of Active Surveillance
Active surveillance may be appropriate for some patients with a small renal mass. This approach involves monitoring the tumor with scheduled imaging instead of immediate treatment. Many patients have questions about when this option is safe.
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The Surgeon’s Role in Planning your Treatment
Labs, imaging, blood tests and other information will guide the discussion about whether surgery is part of your treatment plan.
Your surgeon will discuss options with you after a through review of your imaging and history.
Learn more >
The Role of Active Surveillance
Active surveillance may be appropriate for some patients with a small renal mass. This approach involves monitoring the tumor with scheduled imaging instead of immediate treatment. Many patients have questions about when this option is safe.
Learn more >
Which Treatment is Right for your Kidney Cancer?
Choosing the right treatment depends on your tumor type, stage, health, and personal goals. Your care team will help you understand the merits of each option, from surgery to systemic therapies. In some cases, clinical trials may offer additional promising approaches.
Learn about Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. Any time you or a loved one need treatment for cancer, clinical trials are an option to think about. Learning all you can about clinical trials can help you talk with your doctor and decide what is right for you.