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The most common form of kidney cancer is called renal cell carcinoma. The kidneys are organs that work with the urinary tract to create urine by removing extra water and waste from the body. The kidneys are located in the lower part of the back on either side of the spine. Kidney cancer can spread outside of the kidneys to the liver, lymph nodes, and lungs. Males are more likely to develop kidney cancer in the United States, with approximately 20,000 men and 12,000 women being diagnosed with kidney cancer annually.
Risk FactorsKidney cancer develops primarily in individuals over 40 years. Doctors do not know the exact causes of kidney cancer, but there are certain associated risk factors. Individuals who smoke, are obese, or have high blood pressure have an increased risk of developing kidney cancer. People who are on dialysis for an extended period of time are at risk of cancer forming in the kidneys. Another risk factor involves certain occupations. Individuals working around certain chemicals may also be at risk.
SymptomsCommon symptoms associated with kidney cancer include blood in the urine, which makes the urine appear rusty. Pain in the side or lower back that does not go away is another symptom of kidney cancer. A lump in the side or abdomen, fever, weight loss, and fatigue are also associated symptoms. However, it is important to note that these symptoms can appear when cancer is not present. A cyst or infection in the kidneys can cause similar symptoms.
Diagnosis and TreatmentA personal suspected of having kidney cancer may undergo a urine analysis to check for blood in the urine. Blood tests are performed to determine how effective the kidneys are working. A CT scan or ultra sound is used to determine if a tumor is present. Once the tumor is found, the doctor may perform a biopsy to determine if cancer cells are present. A doctor uses the information found to determine whether to remove all or part of the diseased kidney. People with kidney cancer may also need to undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
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Whats are the reasons for damage Kidney.
Whats the most earliest symptom of Kidney disease?
The early symptoms of any kidney disease can be vary from patient to patient. The most common kidney condition is diabetes. The general symptoms can include swelling of feet, high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Whats a 1 cm calculus in kidey?
A 1cm calculus in the kidney is a fancy way of saying that there is a kidney stone that is a little less than 1/2 an inch in diameter (about the size of a pencil eraser).
I had some test ran .my left kidney is narrowed in the lower pole . and I'm having a lot of kidney pain in the lower back that rotates to the sides and hips. whats wrong with me?
No one on this website can answer such a question. Go to a medical practitioner.
Where should you sell your kidney in India?
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What does the average adult kidney measure in thickness?
The average adult kidney typically measures around 10-12 centimeters in length, 5-7 centimeters in width, and 2-3 centimeters in thickness.
What is cancer definition according to world health organization?
You're talking about 20 WHO books and thousands of research papers. Cancer is a term that refers to a broad classication of a type of disease. Be more specific. If you're asking whats the definition of the word cancer, look it up on webster. WHO is not a dictionary.
I have pain below my belly button and just above my groin whats wrong?
If you have pain below your belly button and just above your groin, you could be either pregnant (pregnancy discomfort) or growing some cancer (testicular cancer for men).
When was the earliest organ donation recorded?
Transplant timeline : http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/events/in-or-out/transplant-timeline.aspx
Whats the downs of donating your kidney?
Some of the "downs" (cons, negatives) of donating a kidney include:A person can live with one kidney but if you donate one, and the other becomes diseased, you'll need dialysis or transplant.Preparation for surgery.Going through a surgical procedure.Recovering from surgery.Time off from work.Additional doctor's visits.
Whats the name of the movie about a reporter who wants to do a paper of a young boy dying of cancer at the end of the movie you find out that the boy was made up?
The name of that movie is "She's the Man"
Whats spots in lung tissue?
A spot on the lung tissue can be caused by scarring or from a benign tumor. It can, but does not always mean lung cancer. Asking your physician is the best course of action.
