What is Kidney cancer?
Dr. Santhosh Bethur, Lead Consultant - Urology & Renal Transplantation, explains the critical aspects of kidney cancer, one of the most common urological cancers affecting both men and women. Kidney cancer can often go unnoticed, as many patients are asymptomatic and only discover it through routine check-ups or unrelated scans. Treatment options are primarily surgical, especially since kidney cancer is resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. If you or someone you know has symptoms like dull pain or blood in the urine, consult immediately at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar.
Kidney cancer, the incidence of kidney cancer is, it is one of the most common urological cancer. It can affect both men as well as women, but the incidence of kidney cancer is slightly higher in men. The common age it affects is 30 to 50 years or 30 to 60 years, but we have seen these cancer cases in younger age individuals also or in the older age people also. But the incidence of this kidney cancer increase with the age.
Dr. Santosh Bethur discusses kidney cancer, its symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing the importance of early consultation for effective management.
Highlights
- Kidney cancer is common, with higher incidence in men.
- Often discovered incidentally during routine check-ups.
- Common symptoms include dull pain, blood in urine, and weight loss.
- Surgical removal is the primary treatment; robotic surgery enhances recovery.
- Early consultation is crucial for effective treatment.
- Kidney cancer is resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Seek immediate medical advice if symptoms arise.
