Question 1

What symptoms suggest a kidney tumour in a child?

Accepted Answer

A painless abdominal swelling, blood in urine, or persistent pain may need evaluation—many causes are benign, so assessment is important.

Question 2

Will my child need chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

It depends on tumour type and stage; the oncology team will advise a plan.

Question 3

Is surgery always needed?

Accepted Answer

Many kidney tumours require surgery, but timing and approach depend on staging and tumour type.

Question 4

Can one kidney support normal life?

Accepted Answer

Many people live well with one kidney; follow-up monitors kidney health.

Question 5

How long is follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Often long-term, with scheduled surveillance based on tumour type.

Question 6

Are these cancers rare?

Accepted Answer

They are uncommon; specialised paediatric pathways support planned care.

Question 7

Can we take a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially for staging and treatment sequence decisions.

Question 8

What reports should we carry?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound/CT/MRI reports, biopsy reports (if done) and medicine history.

Paediatric Uro-Oncology Programme