Men and women discussing kidney cancerWhat to ask your doctor about kidney cancer tests

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What tests are you going to do?
  • What are you looking for?
  • Will the tests show whether I have cancer?
  • Will the tests show if the cancer has spread?
  • Will you know what treatment I need when you have the results?
  • Are any of the tests painful?
  • Do any of the tests have after effects?
  • Can I have my tests as an out patient?
  • Can I bring someone with me when I have the tests?
  • How long will the results take?
  • Who will give me the test results?