An Overview of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Author: External Author | | Categories: Kidney Cancer , Kidney Stone Management , Ureteroscopy , Uro-Gynecology , Urologic Disease , Urological Consultation , Urological Services , Urology Doctor , Urology Surgeon , Urology Surgery

Renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer. This type of cancer can produce a variety of symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and blood in the urine. Risk factors include smoking, toxin exposure, and a family history of renal cell cancer. The noticeable effects of renal cell carcinoma typically begin as the cancer reaches an advanced stage. You may need to have a number of diagnostic tests to identify the cause of your symptoms because renal cell carcinoma has such vague effects. There are several approaches to treatment of renal cell carcinoma, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

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Original Article Source Credits:   Verywell Health , https://www.verywellhealth.com/

Article Written By:  Heidi Moawad, MD 

Original Article Posted on:  December 01, 2019

Link to Original Article:  https://www.verywellhealth.com/renal-cell-carcinoma-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment-4772120

 



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