Kidney cancer, or renal cell carcinoma (RCC), arises from the kidney’s tubular cells and accounts for 90% of renal malignancies. Other types include urothelial carcinoma (renal pelvis) and Wilms tumor (pediatric kidney cancer). Risk factors include smoking, obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and genetic mutations (VHL, MET, FH).
Aster Hospitals is a leader in kidney cancer treatment, utilizing AI-enhanced diagnostics, robotic-assisted surgery, and precision-targeted therapies. Our experts specialize in minimally invasive nephron-sparing surgery, cryoablation, and advanced immunotherapies. Through molecular profiling, real-time genetic sequencing, and cutting-edge radiation techniques, we personalize treatments to maximize survival and minimize side effects. Aster’s comprehensive Kidney Cancer Care Program provides nutritional support, mental health counseling, and post-treatment rehabilitation.
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The most common symptoms of kidney cancer include blood in the urine (hematuria), a lump or mass in the kidney area, flank pain, and tiredness.
Kidney cancer is typically diagnosed through a combination of blood and urine tests, imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI, and sometimes a biopsy. Blood tests may check for red blood cell counts, while urine tests look for substances like blood or cancer cells. Imaging tests help determine the location and size of the cancer.
While it's not always possible to prevent kidney cancer, you can reduce your risk by making lifestyle changes, managing existing health conditions, and being aware of potential risk factors.6 Some preventive measures include not smoking or quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling high blood pressure.
Key risk factors for kidney cancer include smoking, being overweight or obese, high blood pressure, being male, having advanced kidney disease, family history of kidney cancer, and certain rare genetic diseases.
Treatment for kidney cancer depends on the stage and grade of the tumor, as well as the patient's age and overall health. Options may include surgery (the primary treatment for most stages), ablation techniques, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy, immunotherapy, and in some cases, chemotherapy.
While it's not always possible to prevent kidney cancer, you can reduce your risk by making lifestyle changes, managing existing health conditions, and being aware of potential risk factors.6 Some preventive measures include not smoking or quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling high blood pressure.
Treatment for kidney cancer depends on the stage and grade of the tumor, as well as the patient's age and overall health. Options may include surgery (the primary treatment for most stages), ablation techniques, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy, immunotherapy, and in some cases, chemotherapy.
Kidney cancer is typically diagnosed through a combination of blood and urine tests, imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI, and sometimes a biopsy. Blood tests may check for red blood cell counts, while urine tests look for substances like blood or cancer cells. Imaging tests help determine the location and size of the cancer.
Key risk factors for kidney cancer include smoking, being overweight or obese, high blood pressure, being male, having advanced kidney disease, family history of kidney cancer, and certain rare genetic diseases.
The most common symptoms of kidney cancer include blood in the urine (hematuria), a lump or mass in the kidney area, flank pain, and tiredness.
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