Kidney cancer is a disease in which malignant cells begin to grow out of control in the kidney. In time, these cells form a mass called a tumor.
Kidney cancer is most common in people between the ages of 65 and 74. Men are twice as likely as women to develop the disease.
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They’re located behind your abdominal organs, with one kidney on each side of your spine.
Risk factors for renal cell cancer include:
Kidney cancer may not produce any noticeable symptoms in its early stages. But as the tumor grows, symptoms may begin to appear. People with kidney cancer may notice flank pain, blood in their pee, A lump or mass in your kidney area, weight loss, low-grade, fever, anemia and other symptoms.
The main type of kidney cancer is called renal cell carcinoma (RCC). About 9 out of 10 kidney cancer tumors are this type. If you have this type of kidney cancer, you may have more than one tumor in one or both kidneys. These may be large by the time they are diagnosed but most cases of kidney cancer are found before the cancer has spread to other organs.
Kidney cancer treatment depends on the stage and grade of the tumor, as well as your age and overall health of the patient. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. As with all cancers, early detection is key for successful treatment.
If you develop any of the symptoms mention above, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider right away. They can run tests to determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Reference:
1.https://www.cancer.gov/types/kidney/patient/kidney-treatmentpdq#:~:text=Renal%20cell%20cancer%20is%20a,a%20lump%20in%20the%20abdomen.
2.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9409-kidney-cancer-overview
3.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/kidney-renal-cancer-introduction
