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• Kidney cancer is the form of cancer that begins formation in the kidneys, the two organs located behind the abdomen. When kidney cancer begins in the lining of the tiny tubes within the kidneys, it is known as renal cell carcinoma. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer.MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Renal Cell Carcinoma

  The cause for kidney cells to become cancerous is unclear. During the early stages, there are usually no signs or symptoms. However, in its later stages, kidney cancer presents specific symptoms referred to as the classic triad.MayoClinic.com: Kidney Cancer: Symptoms

• Fast Facts

  1. Most common type: Renal cell carcinomaMedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Renal Cell Carcinoma
  2. Incidence has been increasing each yeareMedicine: Renal Cell Carcinoma
  3. More common in men than womeneMedicine: Renal Cell Carcinoma
  4. Average age of diagnosis: 65ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)?
  5. Lifetime risk: 1 in 75ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)?
  6. 1 of the 10 most common cancersACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)?

• 2008 Outlook in the United States

  • Estimated new cases: 54,390ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)?
  • Estimated deaths: 13,010ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)?

• Classic Triad of Symptoms

  • Hematuria
  • Flank pain
  • Abdominal mass

• Possible Treatments

  • Surgery
  • Radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy

• Prevention

  • Quit smoking
  • Avoid obesity
  • Maintain healthy diet

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have kidney cancer, please consult your doctor.

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