What is it and how is it treated?

Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in kidney tissue. This type of cancer usually occurs in the small tubular structures of the kidneys. When diagnosed early and managed with appropriate treatment, kidney cancer treatment can often be successful.

Symptoms of Kidney Cancer:
– Bloody urine (hematuria)
– Pain in the lower back or flank
– Unspecific weight loss
– Loss of appetite
– Fatigue and weakness
– High blood pressure
– Anemia (low blood count)

How is it diagnosed?
Kidney cancer is usually diagnosed using a range of tests and imaging methods. These tests may include blood tests, urine analysis, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Sometimes, a kidney biopsy may also be performed, but this is rarely necessary.

Treatment Options:
Treatment of kidney cancer is determined depending on the stage of the disease, its size, the extent of spread and the patient’s general health. Treatment options may include:
– Surgery: Operations to remove the kidney tumor.
– Radiotherapy: The destruction of cancer cells using high-energy rays.
– Chemotherapy: The use of drugs to destroy cancer cells.
– Targeted drug therapy: Targeting cancer cells with the use of drugs directed at specific targets.
– Immunotherapy: Medicines used to boost the immune system and fight cancer.