Understanding Your Diagnosis
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Abdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound wave technology to assess the organs, structures, and blood flow inside the abdomen.
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Antegrade Pyelogram
An antegrade pyelogram is a procedure that uses a combination of contrast dye and X-rays to diagnose obstructions and other problems in the upper urinary tract.
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Can I Survive Kidney Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
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Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney
CT/CAT scans are more detailed than standard x-rays and are often used to assess the kidneys for injuries, abnormalities, or disease.
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How Does My Doctor Know I Have Kidney Cancer?
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I’ve Just Been Told I Have Kidney Cancer
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Intravenous Pyelogram
An intravenous pyelogram is a procedure that uses a combination of contrast dyes and X-rays to look for obstructions in the blood flow of the kidneys or poor kidney function.
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Kidney Biopsy
A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present, or to determine how well the kidney is working.
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Kidney Scan
A kidney scan uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the kidneys, as well as blood flow to the kidney tissue.
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Kidney Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the kidney uses An ultrasound of the kidney is a procedure in which sound wave technology is used to assess the size, shape, and location of the kidneys in order to detect injuries, abnormalities or disease.
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Renal Angiogram
A renal angiogram, also called an arteriogram, is an x-ray image of the blood vessels of the kidneys.
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Tests You May Need After You Know You Have Kidney Cancer
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Understanding Your Grade and Stage of Kidney Cancer
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Understanding Your Type of Kidney Cancer
