16th September 2020

Mr Jones is an 86-year-old gentleman who has recently been diagnosed with a simple renal cell carcinoma

Mr Jones is an 86-year-old gentleman who has recently been diagnosed with a simple renal cell carcinoma (no metastasis or local invasion along with minimal symptoms) that has not progressed, and is referred to surgery for tumour resection. However, the surgeons do not feel he is fit to undergo surgery at the moment and have asked you to take over management. 

What is the most appropriate management option for this patient in lieu of surgery?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.