Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI is a procedure that uses a magnet, radio waves, and a computer to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI).
Chest X-ray
A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body.
Bone Scan
A bone scan is a procedure that is used to check if there are rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, in the bone. A very small amount of radioactive material is injected into a vein that travels through the bloodstream. The radioactive material collects in the bones and is detected by a scanner.
Specific Kidney Cancer Stages
- Stage I
- Stage II
- Stage III
- Stage IV
- Recurrent.
Stage I Kidney Cancer
In stage I kidney cancer, the tumor is 7 centimeters or smaller and is found only in the kidney.
Stage II Kidney Cancer
In stage II kidney cancer, the tumor is larger than 7 centimeters and is found only in the kidney.
Stage III Kidney Cancer
In stage III kidney cancer, cancer is found:
- In the kidney and in one nearby lymph node.
- In an adrenal gland or in the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney. The cancer may also be found in one nearby lymph node.
- In the main blood vessels of the kidney and may be found in one nearby lymph node.
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