Kidney cancer
See your GP if you have symptoms of kidney cancer . They will do some simple checks and can refer you for further tests if necessary.
Your GP may:
The checks may help diagnose or rule out some possible causes of your symptoms, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) .
If your GP thinks you need further assessment, they can refer you to a hospital specialist. If you need to be referred urgently, you'll usually be seen within two weeks.
The tests you might need may include:
These tests can confirm or rule out kidney cancer. If you have cancer, they can help show whether it has spread to other parts of your body.
If you're diagnosed with kidney cancer, it will usually be given a "stage". This is a number that describes how far the cancer has spread.
Doctors use the TNM system to stage kidney cancer. This consists of three numbers:
Cancer Research UK has more detailed information about the stages of kidney cancer .
Being diagnosed with cancer can be very distressing. The news can be difficult to take in and comprehend.
Talking to your friends or family may help, although you might alsofind it useful to speak to a counsellor, a psychiatrist or other people in a similar situation to you.
Read about coping with a cancer diagnosis for more information and advice.
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