Diagnosis of Kidney Cancer is performed with Complete Blood Count, Urine Analysis, MRI Scan, PET Scan, Ultrasound, and Angiography.
The patient is advised to opt for a series of tests which includes blood tests like Urine analysis, Complete Blood Count as well as Blood chemistry tests in most of the cases. The doctor also advises the patients to opt for CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, Ultrasound as well as Angiography. In the later stages, kidney biopsy is also recommended to the patients.
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There are 4 stages of Kidney Cancer ranging from Stage I to Stage IV. In Stage I, the tumor is smallest in size and in Stage IV, the kidney cancer spreads to the other parts of the body including bones, lungs and brain.
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Cancer include presence of lump in the lower back, fatigue, unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite.
Neurological Exam is the most common test performed in the case of brain cancer.
