Understanding Your Kidney Cancer Diagnosis
Personalized Support to Help You Interpret Your Results
Kidney cancer develops in the renal tissue and can differ in type, grade, and how deeply it grows. Your pathology report describes tumor type, size, and spread, helping your care team guide treatment choices and appropriate follow-up care.
HONEST Pathology specialists review your kidney cancer report carefully, offering clear explanations and compassionate guidance. We help you understand what each result means so you feel informed and confident in your diagnosis and next steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kidney cancer begins in the cells of the kidneys, which filter blood and produce urine. Understanding where it starts helps guide the treatment plan.
No. Some kidney masses are benign. A biopsy and pathology review determine whether the mass is cancer and what type it is.
Staging shows whether the cancer is limited to the kidney or has spread elsewhere. It helps determine surgery options and other treatments.
Microscopic evaluation and special stains identify whether the tumor is clear cell, papillary, chromophobe, or another subtype, each with different behavior and treatment considerations.
Tumor grade indicates how abnormal the cells look. Higher-grade tumors may grow faster and require closer monitoring or more aggressive treatment.
Margins show whether cancer cells remain at the edge of removed tissue. Clear margins reduce the risk of recurrence.
If lymph nodes contain cancer cells, it may change staging and influence whether additional therapies are recommended.
Yes. Certain genetic findings can help predict the behavior of the tumor and may guide eligibility for targeted or immunotherapy options.
