Kidney Cancer

Overview

Usually known as renal cell carcinoma, kidney cancer begins in the kidneys. Abdominal bulge, side soreness, and blood in the urine are among the symptoms. Obesity and tobacco use are risk factors. Imaging studies and perhaps a biopsy are used to make the diagnosis. Radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and surgery are available as treatments. The prognosis is frequently better with early detection.

What are the types of Kidney Cancer?

Primary forms of kidney cancer include the following:

Kidney Cancer

  • Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC): The most common type, originating in the lining of the small tubes in the kidney. Subtypes include:
    - Clear Cell Carcinoma: The most frequent subtype of RCC.
    - Papillary Carcinoma: Includes Type 1 and Type 2, which differ in appearance and behavior.
  • The lining of the renal pelvis, where urine gathers before going to the bladder, is where transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) first appears. It is less typical than RCC.
  • Wilms’ Tumor: A rare form of kidney cancer that usually strikes youngsters less than five. Another name for it is nephroblastoma.
  • Urine collection ducts are the initial site of collecting duct carcinoma, an uncommon and highly aggressive kind of kidney cancer.

Symptoms

Kidney cancer symptoms might vary, but they often consist of:

  • Hematuria: The presence of blood in the urine can cause the urine to appear pink, red, or brown.
  • Back or Side Pain: Persistent pain in the lower back or side that does not go away.
  • Abdominal Mass: A noticeable swelling or lump in the abdomen.
  • Unexplained Weight Loss: Sudden or unexplained loss of body weight without a clear reason.
  • Loss of Appetite: Reduced desire to eat.