Urologic Cancer Diagnosis Options
A variety of different tests may be used to diagnose a urologic cancer. Some of these may include:Kidney Cancer
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
- Kidney X-Ray
- Liver Function Tests
- Physical exam of the abdomen revealing a mass or organ enlargement, particularly of the kidney or liver.
- Renal Arteriography
- Urine Cytology
Prostate Cancer
If you are 50 or older, it is important for you to have annual check ups to offer early detection of any prostate health issues. Prostate cancer can be diagnosed through a combination of a physical rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. High-risk men such as African-American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should begin this annual screening by age 40.
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Testicular Cancer
- Blood tests
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Testicular Biopsy
If you are diagnosed with a urological cancer, your personal physician or a Baylor Dallas clinical coordinator can make a referral to urologists on the medical staff at Baylor Dallas. Physicians on the medical staff at Baylor Dallas offer care management from initial diagnosis or second opinion and consultation through follow-up care.
Physician referral information is available through 1-800-4BAYLOR (422-9567). If you would like to find a physician, you can search our on-line physician directory or call 1-800-4BAYLOR.
Urologic and Cancer Research
Baylor is currently involved in studies to determine better ways to diagnose and treat urological conditions and various forms of cancer. Find information on trials being conducted by searching our on-line listing.