Kidney Cancer

Initial Workup

• CT or MRI of abdomen and pelvis
• MRI of head if there are neurologic signs or symptoms
• Bone Scan if clinically warranted

Surveillance stages I – III

• Ct or MRI of Chest and Abdomen 2 -6 months after surgery
• Subsequent exams at six month intervals to two years, then annually

References

• NCCN Guidelines Kidney Cancer 2.2012 accessed 8/4/2012
• NCCN Guidelines Kidney Cancer 2.2012 accessed 7/30/2012
• NCCN Guidelines Kidney Cancer 1.2013 accessed 1/29/2013