Hi,

I am a 28 yr old female who has just been told that I have a mass growing into my kidney. My urologist (only saw him twice) says that he highly suggests I go to the University of Kentucky about this issue. My mother and I were shocked, and now I'm a bit scared. This urologist is well-known, and has a good reputation. His bed-side manner is horrible, but he knows his stuff, so we were very taken aback to hear about his referral. The mass is a Bosniak category 3, and takes up half of my kidney. The urologist didn't have much to say at my appointment, but gave me all of my records and wished me good luck.

I have to now wait until February for just the initial visit. I am driving myself crazy just waiting, but I'm not sure where to go from this point. Any advice given would be greatly appreciated.