Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer often starts in the renal cortex and may be detected incidentally on imaging.
Signs and Symptoms
Blood in urine
Flank pain
Abdominal mass
Fatigue or weight loss (in advanced stages)
Risk Factors
Smoking
High blood pressure
Obesity
Family history of kidney cancer
Long-term dialysis
Treatment Options
Surgical removal (partial or radical nephrectomy)
Ablation or active surveillance (small tumors)
Targeted therapy or immunotherapy for advanced cases