Kidney cancer is increasingly treated with targeted therapy and immunotherapy, which have transformed outcomes for advanced disease. Our oncologists coordinate systemic treatment with your urologist and surgical team.
How we approach it
Modern kidney cancer treatment relies on targeted drugs and immunotherapy — often combined — for disease that has spread
For localized tumors, surgery is often the main treatment; we coordinate any systemic therapy around it
Some small kidney tumors are watched closely rather than treated immediately, depending on your situation
What the workup looks like
Kidney masses are frequently identified and characterized on CT or MRI — sometimes without needing a biopsy first.
Additional imaging confirms the stage and whether the disease is still confined to the kidney.
Surgery is often the main treatment. For more advanced disease, immunotherapy or targeted therapy follows to lower the risk of recurrence.
Common questions
How is kidney cancer usually found?
Will I need chemotherapy?
Can kidney cancer be cured?
What if only part of the kidney is involved?
This page is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation. Every diagnosis — and every patient — is different. Bring your questions to your care team.