Bosniak grade 4 cyst on left kidney has started to grow. Worried about what may happen next

Hi I am 78 years old 2 years ago during a .Mri scan they found a complicated Bosiak grade 4 cyst left kidney. 

17 mm  last spring scan ,  now 28 mm.  Only to be monitored. New scan due April 25  

A Bit concerned of out come and any treatment 

  • A very warm welcome to the Cancer Chat community Ellie.. although I'm sorry to hear the cyst on your kidney has grown since your last scan.

    It's completely natural to be worried, but I hope being a part of our community will help you feel less alone whilst you wait for your next scan.

    Hopefully some of our members will share their stories and advice with you soon, but if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease about what may happen next.

    We're thinking of you Ellie.. and sending all our support your way.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator