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Had renal cell carcinoma in 2010. have ct scans every year. this year a kidney cyst popped up. it is small. since i have had cancer is this a problem? or do we not worry about it?

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Specializes in Medicina General

See below : I’m sorry to hear that, don’t worry but get checked with your oncologist please.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/7/2019

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