Kidney Cancer
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
- 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?
