Hello Robert and welcome to Cancer Chat.

I'm sorry to hear that you've been told that a mass has been found in the lymph nodule near your kidney but it's good you're being referred for more tests so they can get to the bottom of this.

I think you echo the thoughts and feelings of many here facing a possible cancer diagnosis and hopefully some of our members will be along soon to offer their support and share their experiences with you. Our members have also discovered the perils of using 'dr.google' to self diagnose and the extra worry and stress it can unintentionally create so if you can do try and stop yourself from doing it if you can as it may make things seems much worse than they may actually be.

If you would like to chat to someone about your situation do give our cancer nurses a call this week as they will be able to answer the questions you asked near the end of your post. Their freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and are available Monday - Friday between 9.am - 5p.m.

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator