What is Included in this Decision Aid

This decision aid is for you if you have been diagnosed with a small kidney mass. Other phrases your doctor may use are: kidney tumor, small renal mass, or renal neoplasm. The purpose of this tool is to help you understand your treatment options and prepare you for a discussion with your doctor.

In this decision aid, you will learn about:

• What it means to have a small kidney mass
• Available treatment options

We will also ask you questions to help you think about what is important in your decision.

At the end, you will have a summary of the information to take with you to talk to your doctors.

We hope you will take this information with you to ask your doctors questions and discuss your treatment options.

What is a Small Kidney Mass?

• A small kidney mass is a tumor in your kidney that measures approximately 1.6 inches or smaller – this is roughly the size of 2 pennies. In centimeters, a small kidney mass is 4 centimeters or smaller.
• A small kidney mass is located only in the kidney, and has not spread outside the kidney to other parts of the body.