Kidney Cancer Treatment at Mayo Clinic

Kidney Cancer Treatment provides specialized evaluation and multidisciplinary management for kidney cancer, including assessment of kidney tumors, cancer staging and individualized treatment planning. Depending on the type, size and stage of the tumor, treatment may include active surveillance, surgery, ablation, targeted therapies, immunotherapy or other cancer treatments.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost varies according to the tumor type and stage, diagnostic imaging, biopsy or pathology, surgical requirements, medications, cancer treatments, hospitalization and follow-up care. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is Kidney Cancer Treatment?

Kidney cancer treatment involves evaluating and managing malignant tumors that develop in the kidneys.

Treatment planning depends on:

• Tumor size

• Tumor location

• Cancer type

• Cancer stage

• Spread of disease

• Overall health

• Previous treatment

Who May Need Kidney Cancer Treatment?

Specialist evaluation may be appropriate for patients with:

• A kidney mass

• Suspected kidney cancer

• Confirmed kidney cancer

• Localized kidney tumors

• Advanced kidney cancer

• Recurrent kidney cancer

Kidney Cancer Diagnosis

Evaluation may include:

• Medical history

• Physical examination

• Blood tests

• Urine testing

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

• MRI

• Pathology or biopsy when clinically indicated

Kidney Cancer Staging

Staging helps determine whether the cancer is:

• Limited to the kidney

• Locally advanced

• Spread to nearby structures

• Metastatic

Additional imaging may be recommended depending on the suspected stage.

Active Surveillance

For selected small kidney tumors, active surveillance may be considered rather than immediate treatment.

Monitoring may involve:

• Regular imaging

• Clinical assessment

• Laboratory testing

• Review of tumor growth

The suitability of surveillance depends on individual clinical factors.

Kidney Cancer Surgery

Surgery is an important treatment option for selected localized kidney cancers.

Depending on the tumor, surgery may involve:

• Partial nephrectomy

• Radical nephrectomy

The appropriate procedure depends on tumor size, location, kidney function and other clinical considerations.

Partial Nephrectomy

Partial nephrectomy removes the tumor while preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible when clinically appropriate.

It may be considered for selected localized kidney tumors.

Radical Nephrectomy

Radical nephrectomy involves removal of the affected kidney and may be recommended for selected tumors that cannot be appropriately treated with partial kidney removal.

Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery

Selected patients may be evaluated for minimally invasive surgical approaches.

The appropriate surgical technique depends on the tumor and patient's individual circumstances.

Kidney Tumor Ablation

For selected patients, tumor ablation may be considered as an alternative to surgical removal.

Suitability depends on:

• Tumor size

• Tumor location

• Patient health

• Other clinical factors

Advanced Kidney Cancer Treatment

Patients with advanced or metastatic kidney cancer may require systemic cancer treatment.

Depending on the cancer and individual circumstances, treatment may include:

• Immunotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Other systemic treatments

Recurrent Kidney Cancer

Patients whose kidney cancer returns after previous treatment may undergo reassessment to determine appropriate further management.

Evaluation may include:

• Imaging

• Pathology review

• Assessment of previous treatment

• Evaluation of disease spread

Multidisciplinary Kidney Cancer Care

Complex cases may involve collaboration between:

• Urologists

• Medical oncologists

• Radiologists

• Pathologists

• Radiation specialists when appropriate

• Other healthcare professionals

Kidney Cancer Second Opinion

Patients may seek a kidney cancer second opinion regarding:

• Diagnosis

• Pathology

• Tumor stage

• Surgical options

• Partial nephrectomy

• Radical nephrectomy

• Ablation

• Systemic treatment

• Treatment recommendations

Relevant imaging, pathology and medical records can be reviewed.

International Patient Kidney Cancer Treatment

International patients seeking kidney cancer treatment in the United States should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• CT scans

• MRI scans

• Ultrasound reports

• Biopsy or pathology reports

• Blood test results

• Previous surgical reports

• Oncology reports

• Previous treatment records

• Current medication list

Complete documentation can help specialists determine the appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Kidney Cancer Care

Specialized care may help:

• Confirm the diagnosis

• Determine cancer stage

• Evaluate kidney tumors

• Preserve kidney function when possible

• Assess surgical options

• Consider minimally invasive treatments

• Manage advanced disease

• Provide specialist second opinions

Why Choose Mayo Clinic for Kidney Cancer Treatment?

Mayo Clinic provides multidisciplinary urological and cancer care for patients with kidney tumors and kidney cancer.

Specialists may collaborate across urology, oncology, radiology and pathology to develop an individualized treatment strategy based on the patient's diagnosis and clinical needs.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Urology consultation

• Imaging

• Laboratory testing

• Biopsy or pathology

• Partial nephrectomy

• Radical nephrectomy

• Tumor ablation

• Oncology consultation

• Immunotherapy or targeted therapy

• Hospitalization

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What treatments are available for kidney cancer?

Depending on the tumor and stage, treatment may include surveillance, surgery, ablation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or other cancer treatments.

2. Can the kidney be preserved during kidney cancer surgery?

In selected patients, partial nephrectomy can remove the tumor while preserving part of the affected kidney.

3. Does every kidney tumor require immediate surgery?

No. Some small tumors may be monitored through active surveillance, while others may require surgery or another treatment.

4. Can I get a kidney cancer second opinion at Mayo Clinic?

Patients may seek specialist review of their diagnosis, pathology, imaging and treatment recommendations, subject to Mayo Clinic's evaluation and appointment requirements.

5. Can international patients receive kidney cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic?

International patients may request evaluation and treatment subject to Mayo Clinic's international patient processes, medical requirements and appointment availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Kidney Cancer Treatment

Hospital: Mayo Clinic

Brand: Mayo Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Urology

Service Type: Kidney Cancer Treatment

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and appointment requirements

Location: Rochester, Minnesota, United States