You will be followed up very closely in the kidney cancer clinic by the Consultant Urologist or Consultant Oncologist. At these appointments you will often be told that you are to have a CT scan, blood test and physical examination to check that you have no signs of recurrence. People often find it extremely stressful time whilst they wait for their scan results. This is a very normal feeling. The results usually take ten days to come back. The consultant will discuss the results with you at your next clinic appointment or may even write to you. If you are feeling very concerned please do not hesitate to contact your specialist nurse.
Unfortunately sometimes your kidney cancer can come back. This may either be a local recurrence (ie come back where the cancer orignially started) or as a metastasis (cancer that spreads to a different part of the body). You will have regular scans and your doctor will be able to explain where the cancer has come back and what treatment you require.
If you have any symptoms that are new or you are concerned we want you to contact us or your GP immediately to discuss them.
