Kidney cancer

Kidney Cancer
Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Blood in urine, back pain, weight loss
Complications	Metastasis
Onset
Duration
Types	Renal cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma
Causes	Genetic mutations, smoking, obesity
Risks	Family history, hypertension
Diagnosis	Imaging, biopsy
Differential diagnosis	N/A
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable
Frequency
Deaths	N/A

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys. The most common type of kidney cancer in adults is renal cell carcinoma. Other less common types include transitional cell carcinoma and Wilms' tumor, which is more common in children.

Signs and Symptoms[edit]

The signs and symptoms of kidney cancer may include:

Hematuria (blood in the urine)
Persistent back pain
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Fever

Causes[edit]

The exact cause of kidney cancer is not known, but several risk factors have been identified. These include:

Smoking
Obesity
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Family history of kidney cancer
Certain genetic conditions, such as von Hippel-Lindau disease

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of kidney cancer typically involves:

Imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI
Biopsy to confirm the presence of cancer cells

Treatment[edit]

Treatment options for kidney cancer depend on the stage and type of cancer and may include:

Surgery to remove the tumor or the entire kidney (nephrectomy)
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Radiation therapy

Prognosis[edit]

The prognosis for kidney cancer varies depending on the stage at diagnosis and the overall health of the patient. Early detection and treatment improve the chances of a favorable outcome.

Prevention[edit]

While there is no sure way to prevent kidney cancer, reducing risk factors such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling blood pressure may help lower the risk.

References[edit]

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Kidney Cancer

Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Blood in urine, back pain, weight loss
Complications	Metastasis
Onset
Duration
Types	Renal cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma
Causes	Genetic mutations, smoking, obesity
Risks	Family history, hypertension
Diagnosis	Imaging, biopsy
Differential diagnosis	N/A
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable
Frequency
Deaths	N/A