Kidney Cancer - Symptoms & Treatment
Overview
Kidney cancer is an abnormal growth of renal cells and hence is called renal cell cancer (RCC). With advances in medical technology, especially imaging, kidney cancers are diagnosed …
Risk Factors
The risk factors for kidney cancers are unclear. However some factors that are associated with it are:
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Chronic hypertension
Signs and Symptoms
Early Kidney Cancer rarely causes symptoms, but in advanced cases, the most common symptoms are:
- Abdominal Pain
Diagnosis
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- Ultrasound: Ultrasound images are created using sound waves and are able to gather real-time images of both anatomy as well as function.
Treatment
Your treatment plan is chosen based on the tumor grade, stage, age and the patients overall health and medical history.
- Surgery
FAQ
- How to prevent Kidney Cancer?
- Can kidney cancer be cured?
- Where does kidney cancer metastasize first?
