Several different types
of cancer can affect the kidneys. Although it is not
a very common cancer overall, Renal Cell Carcinoma
is the most common kidney cancer, affecting
approximately 40,000 people in the U.S. each year.
The two bean-shaped kidneys located just
above the waist on either side of the spine are part
of the urinary system, which filters blood and
produces urine. As blood flows through the kidneys,
tiny renal tubules filter and clean it, removing
waste and unneeded water. Renal Cell Carcinoma, also
called Renal Adenocarcinoma or Hypernephroma, is the
development of cancerous changes in the cells of the
renal tubules.
Renal Cell Carcinoma
symptoms include blood in the urine, abnormal urine
color, flank or back pain, a lump or mass in the
kidney area, abdominal pain or swelling, weight
loss, testicle enlargement, fatigue, fever and
anemia. However, several less serious conditions can
cause similar symptoms, including urinary tract
infections (from simple cystitis to more complex
infections, such as pyelonephritis), kidney stones
or a cyst. These alternatives must be considered
before establishing a diagnosis. Hence tests will
include several laboratory and radiological studies.
As Renal Cell Carcinoma grows, it may
invade organs near the kidney such as the liver,
colon, or pancreas. Kidney cancer cells may also
spread (metastasize) to other areas such as the
lymph nodes, brain, lungs or bone. Early detection -
before metastasis - greatly improves a patient's
results.
Usually doctors use a combination
of treatments, although surgery, including full or
partial kidney removal, is the mainstay of Renal
Cell Carcinoma treatment. Other treatments -
depending on individual cases - include biological
therapy to trigger the body's immune system, hormone
therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or arterial
embolization, which blocks the blood supply to the
tumor. Other treatments are under study including
molecular markers and additional chemotherapy
agents.
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