Kidney cancer

Your partner in kidney cancer care

Whether you are faced with a diagnosis of kidney cancer, need help evaluating and reducing your risk for kidney cancer, or are being screened for early detection of kidney cancer, Massey is here to help.

We provide a level of expertise found only at the top 4 percent of cancer centers across the country designated by the National Cancer Institute. Massey is the only center in the Richmond area and one of two in Virginia designated by the NCI to lead and shape America’s cancer research efforts.

Massey’s care is provided through VCU Health at VCU Medical Center, an award-winning hospital.

Why choose VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for your kidney cancer care

The Urologic Tumor Center is the only comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for urologic tumors in the Richmond area. It is staffed by leading specialists who also conduct research that leads to improved treatments for urologic cancers. Many of these treatments are only available at major academic medical centers like the VCU Medical Center. You will find it convenient to be evaluated by a group of closely collaborating specialists in one place at one time rather than having to go to a number of specialists at different locations. By pooling their experience and working together, doctors can make the best decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.

Discover the 5 Cs that make us the right choice for your kidney cancer care. Choose Massey for your kidney cancer care because we are:

Cutting-edge

The Urologic Tumor Center team at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center consists of national leaders in cancer care and research from multiple disciplines who work together to provide the highest-quality diagnosis and treatment of prostate and other genitourinary tumors. By pooling their expertise, our doctors are able to make the best decisions and give the most comprehensive advice and information.

Comprehensive

The Urologic Tumor Center team at Massey offers an integrative approach with a full range of treatment options that support patients' strength and well-being while improving quality of life through treatment, recovery and survivorship. We also offer support services that range from helping minimize pain, symptoms and side effects to helping cope with the cognitive, emotional and psychological effects of cancer.

Collaborative

Cancer care generally requires multiple forms of therapy and various specialized doctors and specialists, who work as a team to treat the patient. Massey pioneered the region’s only multidisciplinary approach, in which specialists from numerous medical backgrounds collaborate in teams to coordinate all aspects and stages of patient care – and conveniently provide that care in multiple locations. This approach ensures that patients will receive the ideal combination and sequence of treatment.

Compassionate

Through respectful, attentive and compassionate care, Massey’s care team builds healing relationships with patients that help reduce suffering from cancer. We recognize that each patient’s medical, social, emotional and personal needs are unique, which is why patients have access to resources such as social workers, psychologists, legal and financial assistance, support groups, educational workshops and more.

Customized

Recognizing that each patient is unique and each type of cancer is different, Massey provides treatment strategies and care plans tailored and individualized to the patient. Patients also have direct access to a nurse navigator, who will provide guidance as they move through the health care system and treatment process.