Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Who gets kidney cancer?

Risk factors that clearly put one at risk of kidney cancer are not very well-known as in the case of most other cancers. However, there is data that shows strong association of age, smoking habits and excessive use of certain drugs to incidence of kidney cancer. To more on factors that can put one at risk of kidney cancer, click here.

What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?

As in many other types of cancer, symptoms are usually felt at advanced stages of the disease. Some of these include blood in urine, lower back pain on one side, lump felt on the side or lower back etc. To know more, click here.

Can I live normally if I have a one kidney removed?

It is possible survive with at least one kidney working. But if both the kidneys are removed, one will have to go for either dialysis or kidney transplant to cope up with the loss of function of the organ. To read more, click here.

What is targeted therapy for kidney cancer?

In targeted therapy, cancer cells are specifically targeted based on some specific molecular markers on these cells and destroyed, leaving normal cells with minimal damage. This kind of therapy is also often recommended for recurrent cancers. One such molecular marker is VEGF, which promotes blood vessel growth in tumour cells. To know more on targeted therapy and other available treatment options for kidney cancer, click here.