DISEASE SCANNER
Global Incurable Diseases Tracker
Kidney Cancer
Cancer that starts in the kidneys, most commonly renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Often discovered incidentally on imaging. Associated with smoking, obesity, and hypertension. Can be cured if caught early but has poor prognosis if metastatic.
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Symptoms
Treatment Options
Risk Factors
Diagnostic Methods
- 1CT scan with contrast
- 2MRI
- 3Ultrasound
- 4Biopsy (selected cases)
- 5Chest CT (metastasis)
- 6Bone scan
- 7PET scan
- 8Blood tests
Prognosis
Localized: 90%+ 5-year survival. Regional: 70% 5-year survival. Metastatic: 10-15% 5-year survival (improving with immunotherapy). Many small tumors indolent.
Prevention
- Smoking cessation
- Maintain healthy weight
- Blood pressure control
- Healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Avoid occupational exposures
- Screening (selected high-risk)
Research Status
Partial or radical nephrectomy for localized disease. Targeted therapy (TKIs) for metastatic. Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) revolutionized treatment. Combination therapies showing promise. Active surveillance for small, slow-growing tumors.
Affected Countries
Sources
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/kidney-cancer.html
- https://www.cancer.gov/types/kidney/patient/kidney-treatment-pdq
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-cancer
Medical Disclaimer
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