3.5 cms

I thought for a few weeks that 4 was the magic number. Statistically I think it is but I was surprised to hear my doc say that even a 3 has potential for metastisis (Albeit much lower). A lot of other factors play into this. The grade of the cells, the location of the mass, how your own body is responding.  You’re certainly at a size where you want to get it out If you are healthy enough for the surgery.

All of that said, you are most likely ok. 3.5 cm is not super small but it’s still considered as a small renal mass.  The lower chances of metastasis are still statistically in your favor.  i read stories of people every day that have had much larger masses removed and are NED 3,4,5 years after.  That said though, getting it out sooner than later is probably best. 

Its scary but your prognosis looks better with a small mass as opposed to a larger one. 

was around the same size 17 springs ago when discovered.

icemantoo

Mine was 3.5 on ultrasound as well 3.9 in pathology though my doc still swears the actual tumor portion was smallee.  Bottom line is my doc originally said 95 percent cure rate with surgery, once he saw my pathology said 98 percent.  I think everyone will agree prognosis at this size is good but definitely be vigilant, get it out quickly and keep up with your scan schedule.  Whatever the percentage it’s not 100 percent and the key to beating this is still early detection even for Mets.  Hoping the best for you!