Is A Kidney Tumour Of 1.5 Cms A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016

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Question : If someone has a 1.5 cm solid neoplasm in their kidney removed, what is the chances of it recurring in the future? Or is it cured, and little to no chance of returning?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It is almost cured.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM.
A 1.5 cm kidney tumor is a small one and qualifies for stage I disease.
Practically speaking, surgery is the only and best treatment for it.
Almost close to 95 to 98 percent of patient with this size get cured with surgery.
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