What is a Renal Mass? - Urology Care Foundation

[@aliciajaninelacotera2173]

Thank you so much. Not only for your information but for your sympathy and empathy too. Your tone of voice alone is very calming, especially for someone (like me) who may be nervous. Your video was very helpful and deeply appreciated! Thank you so much again.

[@god563616]

I just got information yesterday they seen a mass and want another ct scan. I was shocked because I'm healthy . praying for a miracle.

[@almita4350]

How is going are you ok?

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

@god563616 how did you go? I had a ct scan for something else and they found a mass on my right kidney. Freaking me out.

[@rdy2grau8]

His voice is so soothing 😩

[@ammanrai6816]

Explained really nicely

[@MercedesBenz7777]

Thank you for this video. They found a 2.6 CM x 1.8 CM enhancing hypodense mass on my left kidney when I went in for suspected appendicitis on my right side. They say it's complex. The doctor I was refered too told me that you usually see this is elderly people and that it might be 80% cancerous and that he was so sorry this had to happen to me as I am quite young. He didn't look at the CT scan just the CT scan report and told me that I had to have open surgery. I left his office shaking and scared to death and managed to keep it together till I paid my bill and reached my car. The doc in this video helped to calm me down and I wish he was my real doctor.

[@gajendrakolekar8313]

Same here also happen but i am going to do biopsy 1st then will decide later

[@ktucker8202]

Dealing with this now. What’s the latest on your condition?

[@tasneemakhtar9961]

Yes this happened to me suspected appendicitis. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. The shock and disbelief. Always maintained a very healthy lifestyle. Non smoker and drinker, very slim. I had a nephrectomy two weeks ago.

[@MercedesBenz7777]

@@ktucker8202 I got a second and third opinion, one doctor said not to do a biopsy as it could spread the cells around if it is cancer, another said it could be a weird formation of kidney tissue and not necessarily cancer....so honestly I didn't do a thing and a year later I still have zero symptoms of kidney cancer. I'm supposed to get an MRI to see whether it grew.

[@msv2636]

Are you being monitored regularly with yearly scans?

[@samantaalfaro9405]

I have surgery next week because I have renal mass. Thank you for this. 🥺

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

@Samantha Alfaro I am sorry to hear you have to have surgery. What surgery are you having? I am worried I will have to have some sort of surgery as well.

[@yocomment4707]

What a wonderful video, is there one in spanish?

[@rhegztungol9274]

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATIVE VIDEO

[@soniajackson1271]

Thank you very much for this Video, Straight to the point💝

[@susanproctor7609]

I have been dealing with kidney issues for a year now. First it was stage 4 CKD which turned out to be false, my ureters had large kidney stones stuck that were causing the symptoms. The first surgery was to place stents to open the ureters in hopes that the stones would break loose...to no avail. The second surgery, stents were removed, 12 stones total from both kidneys were removed, stents replaced in hopes that the kidneys could now heal and all would be right in my world. A few days ago, my surgeon ordered a renal scan to see how the kidneys were functioning. I watched the scan images being taken and I knew it was not going to be good. The left kidney was very small, the right larger than normal. The report stated that the left kidney was at 17% function, the right at 83%. There is also note that both kidneys contained masses in the lower areas, undetermined as to what they are. More stone? Perhaps, hopefully. The left kidney has lost 13% function since the surgery 6 weeks ago, the right kidney has gained 24%. I am preparing myself for my next visit to discuss my options. At this point, I am prepared to tell my doctor to please remove the left kidney. I am tired. I want my life back. I know he will suggest dialysis, with no guarantee that it will help, and I do not want to go that route. Lets nip the problem in the bud right now and remove the bad kidney. This video helped me with more information that they know.

[@naninuno7496]

Could you pls share the significant symptoms? Hope you're ok ❤

[@MrsErinjudge]

How often should it be monitored?

[@Apocalypse_Later]

I'm 31, never smoke, never drink, exercise regularly, eat right, and have no history of substance abuse or internal cancers anywhere in my family... yet I found out today that I have a solid mass anyway. From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me.

[@WingoTribe704]

It doesn’t matter what we do, what we eat, what we drink, something will take us outta here. I hope u have taken care of it already! Be strong

[@godschild3640]

@@WingoTribe704. I got a solid thing in upper lobe of lung 🫁 both bottom lobes of lung solid , I go for biopsy at 6:30 AM , ON THE 30 th , I’m not afraid 🤗✝️🙏🏻,,hope your doing ok ,

[@clarissawilliams9783]

I smoked for 4 years in college, had an unhealthy diet and did everything healthy after quitting. But I have kidney masses. No one on my care team takes the preventative approach, it seems. I stopped eating red meat, for starters. You have to do your own research and make a plan going forward. Mostly, you have to enjoy your life.

[@sarahlouise7163]

disgusted you? wow

[@tasneemakhtar9961]

Yes same here. Healthy no internal cancers. Healthy lifestyles, regular exercise and non smoker and non drinker.

[@dcc8655]

Very helpful info. thanks.

[@redramjay1416]

Thanks man! Just found out I got one.

[@ambientshane]

Hi and great info, I've just had an ultrasound and was told I have a 7cm cyst on my right side. That's quite a big deal to me. Being sent for CT scans next. Very anxious times for me.

[@omikewhite8978]

What happened next ?

[@ambientshane]

@@omikewhite8978 I’m still waiting for my CT scan. We have a healthcare system that’s in crisis here in the uk. Mega long waiting lists.

[@omikewhite8978]

@@ambientshane oh ok got you. I’m currently waiting on a CT scan appointment. They believe the area in my ultrasound is benign but wanna make sure it’s nothing solid. It’s freaking me out.

[@ambientshane]

@@omikewhite8978 I do catastrophise a lot. And I think for good reason given the size of my cyst on my kidney. I hope I’m not one of those people where they say I’m sorry it’s too late you’re going to have to lose a kidney..

[@omikewhite8978]

@@ambientshane I’m in the same boat!!!!! That’s gone do it. I have great faith both our scans and problems will be a good fix.

[@kk-tl6sf]

Thank you doctor

[@deep.52]

Thanks 🙏

[@theresagbekia1284]

Thank you This is hopeful

[@protomanx1]

I'm lost, a renal mass was found on my fiancee's ultrasound due to a UTI, I don't know, she's been through so much already, it's not fair, is there fairness in this? why does this happen when things are starting to look up for her, when she's going through therapy to solve issues with her past, when she's finally in a more stable life, when she's starting to dream about the future again. Why wasn't I the one with it? Why couldn't it have been me instead?

[@CDBLK8008]

Praying for your fiancé 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@CDBLK8008]

I just found out I have a mass on my kidney. Going for a cat scan on June 11th I'm scared and I feel alone. But I have to try and stay positive 🙏🏾

[@danielgutierrez702]

That’s just how the bullshit goes

[@kevinhuang2124]

Ohhhhhhhh

[@lusangle3627]

@@CDBLK8008 good luck bud. I had a mass and I was able to get the whole kidney removed and I recovered within 4 months. At first it was kinda hard to sleep and walk but you’ll get it little by little.

[@marieyfamiliacarrasco]

I found out I have a kidney lesion in one of my kidneys, I am not working and my husband losses his job so I don’t have insurance to check and get the images for my kidneys

[@sueabbott6997]

In 2017 had an MRI for my back. Showed I had 3 cysts on my kidneys. 1 on left 2 on right. For years would get kidney function tests BUN would by high. My doctor said I was dehydrated and to drink more water. Last visit she wanted me to see a nephrologist to have it checked. Tests show I am stage 3B kidney disease. Every MRI I had the past few years showed the masses. Asked about it said they were nothing. I had an ultrasound of the kidneys in August. 2 masses are simple the 3 mass is 1.1cm. She wants me to see a urologist to get checked out. Said I would have to be checked every year. My husband recently passed away from kidney cancer that spread to his lungs and liver. Also had prostate cancer. Needless to say I am freaking out.

[@belindamiller6349]

I am so 😞 sorry

[@Jmwamuchemi]

Mmhh I had a sonography, they detected a cyst on my left kidney, they sent me to a urologist, then he sent me further to a ctscan, I'm worried 🤔🤔 but I trust everything will be alright

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

@Jecinta M how did everything turn out? I am worried about a lesion they found on my right kidney.

[@claudiarodriguez58]

Praying my moms is not 😢cancer it’s so scary 😟

[@queensavage6379]

Mines didn’t they were to scared to do a biopsy here I am in soooooooooo much pain and they didn’t care for real. It’s been 2 months and they didn’t do nothing but do test now they got me on antibiotics to see if it’ll go away knowing it’s a renal mass. I cry every night the pain meds don’t do nothing much but make me feel high. I don’t wanna feel high I want the pain to go awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy it’s been 2 months and 4-5 days they so scary

[@Worldstoriesbycrazycouple]

Hi doctor…my mom detected with shadow on right kidney…what does it mean?

[@marwin3332]

Thank You great information i need to know..They just found a mass on my kidney it is causing blood clots into surgery i go...

[@PapiC-h9q]

i went to the Doctor to be looked as i was having extreme back pain 'they did a ct scan and found i had a mass tumor on my left kidney which is 10 cm, they dont want to do biopsy, instead they want to take out the kidney out i am concerned about it as not knowing if it is cancer or not they told me COULD be 85% chance it is cancerous. does this sound normal. that being said i have had lung cancer whch the did a biopsy on and operated and now this

[@bobrenshaw381]

I have a 10cm kidney cancer and need a kidney out. The hardest thing I am finding is fatigue. I can not do half the things I could do 3 weeks ago.

[@rkvlogs8082]

Which stage u have? Any further treatment?

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

I hope you are feeling better by now.

[@emilpragraj189]

Hi I have a mass with is 5.5cm with is situated above my kidney had 3 blood vessels tried up

[@emilpragraj189]

Having lots of pain with this mass with is above my kidney

[@DannyWilson-ol4bg]

my doctor said if it doesent give me trouble

[@ytbenavraham9553]

Had my right kidney removed on the 26th of November. I am looking forward to a future fight.

[@atulkumar-zm3oq]

How long Person live after fourth option (kidny removal).

[@mellimel1174]

You can live a normal lifespan with one healthy kidney.

[@abc456f]

Having a robotic partial nephrectomy in 2 weeks for a Bosniak 4 cyst. Scared out of my wits. Just want to get it out and over with.

[@garyschroer68]

I was told 2 years I have a mass on the upper left renal pole, and I have decided that it can stay!

[@ktucker8202]

How are you doing?

[@fatimabegum2247]

Does renal angiomyolipoma of 9cm rupture and causes death ,thats what my doctor said if i don't remove the whole kidney,

[@ivygonzalez2878]

I am17 Abt to turn 18 I am tryna figure out and grasp what really is wrong with my kidneys shit is scary has me worry alot

[@user-gu4by]

I’m 18 and the doctor said I have a mass on my left kidney

[@gamecrusher2024]

I was in the Hospital for a Kidney infection and was given an Ultrasound that found a 3 cm Kidney Mass on my left Kidney. I had 2 Ultrasounds and 1 CT Scan, which all showed this Mass. However, I still haven't gotten any answers one way or the other. I was just referred to another Doctor. My symptoms include: left Flank pain, Blood in my Urine, low-grade Fever at times, Stomach pressure that is hard to prescribe with loss of appetite. Is this really a Cancer that is hard to diagnose, and is that why it is taking so long?

[@mellimel1174]

Sister Rose, I hope you got some clear guidance. If not please go to another doctor for an additional opinion. It’s not good patient care to not provide support or answers and to leave you guessing what you should do.

[@ZtheGypsy]

@Sister Rose …. Have you gotten any answers? I will be praying you have a speedy recovery & that the right doctors are working with you. I’ve been having severe left flank pain, as well as stomach pressure & pain on the left lower side. The first 3 doctors did not take me seriously, I feel it’s because I was trying to keep myself composed & presentable, not crying in out loud. 4 doctors later, the 4th doctor finally listened to me & ran proper testing 3 days ago. I had 2 ultrasounds first, which revealed a 10.4cm x 9cm hypervascular mass on my adrenal gland, spleen, kidney. Then was immediately sent for CT Scans at hospital and still have not heard results from those scans. Just curious if you have been able to get answers on your end and how you’re doing? Hopefully, I will have answers this week, as I’m extremely worried. Just grateful to have finally found a doctor to listen to me & do tests.

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

@Sister Rose how did you end up going?

[@rkvlogs8082]

I hope you are doing well

[@gl9764]

I has a car accident they fund my mass by accident do to my CT it's 4.9 cm and my dr said it's needs to be removed They didn't do any biopsy they just wanna remove it I think I need a second opinion

[@isabeljanes8230]

Its size makes the mass more likely to be cancerous. It most likely does need to be removed.

[@shuchimishra5464]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@PapiC-h9q]

My comment di not appear Lets try this again i went to the doctor with extreme back pain they decided to do a ct scan and found a tumor on my left kidney which is 10cm, i asked about a biopsy my doctor told me it make more sense to remove it since they are 85% sure it is cancerous does this sound normal That being said i have had lung cancer before in 2009

[@purelightfreespirit696]

I have a benign that's 14mm on left kidney

[@ahmednessim4429]

in my ct scan there is a focal contour bulge of the left upper renal zone but still don't know what the case

[@honeylethmarbella9113]

Can i ask what is the meaning of "NEITHER KIDNEY SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CALCULI OR MASSES"?

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[@chetanrs]

Renal Calculi is kidney stones. Masses may be cancerous or cysts ( not dangerous) in your case you have neither. Your kidneys are fine.

[@DannyWilson-ol4bg]

lm danny n i have the kidney mass for a long time

[@ktucker8202]

That’s a blessing that’s no changes

[@mkmizan0416]

😢😢😢

[@mariejeanne3740]

Sorry

[@DisciplineOfSteel2]

I found out I got a 4cm mass in my left renal. Had a foul mouth taste and lack of appetite for 2 weeks.

[@AmitPal-t2d]

How are you now ?? As my Father is also facing the same issue

[@DisciplineOfSteel2]

@@AmitPal-t2d I’m doing well. I had my left kidney removed along with the cancer about a year ago. Still have to follow on my annual check ups. I’m sorry hear this, I hope your father is doing well. 🙏