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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Kidney Cancer?<\/a><\/li>
Types of Kidney Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Kidney Cancer Symptoms<\/a><\/li>
Kidney Cancer Causes and Risk Factors<\/a><\/li>
Stages of Kidney Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Diagnosis of Kidney Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Complications if Left Untreated<\/a><\/li>
Treatment Options for Kidney Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Prevention Tips for Kidney Cancer<\/a><\/li>
When to See a Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKidney cancer is becoming more common worldwide, with about 400,000 new cases each year and nearly 175,000 deaths ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column, in the back side of abdominal wall, with the right kidney placed slightly lower than the left due to the presence of the liver. Each kidney is partly protected by the lower ribs and surrounded by fat covering.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kidneys filter waste products and extra water from the blood to produce urine, help regulate blood pressure, and signal the bone marrow to make red blood cells ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Kidney cancer develops when cells in the kidney begin to grow uncontrollably ^{3<\/sup><\/a>. This article focuses on the symptoms, possible kidney cancer causes\/risk factors, and treatment options for kidney cancer, aiming to educate readers and support informed decision-making.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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<\/span>What is Kidney Cancer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKidney cancer is a disease that develops when abnormal cells in the kidneys begin to grow out of control. It usually appears as a solid tumour (lump) in one kidney, though in some cases, tumours can develop in both kidneys ^{4<\/sup><\/a>. These tumours often start small but can grow larger and spread to other parts of the body, causing severe complications}^{5<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Types of Kidney Cancer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe most common types of kidney cancer include ^{4<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (CCRCC): <\/strong>This is the most common type, making up 70 to 80% of cases. It usually appears as a single tumour in one kidney and is yellow in colour due to fat in the cells (may have areas of bleeding or dead tissue). Under the microscope, the cells look clear or sometimes pink.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma (PRCC): <\/strong>This type accounts for 10 to 15% of kidney cancers. It can occur in one or both kidneys and may involve multiple tumours. Type 1 has small cells arranged in finger-like patterns and tends to grow more slowly, while Type 2 has larger, more abnormal cells and often grows more aggressively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma (ChRCC): <\/strong>This type makes up about 5% of cases. It develops from cells in the kidney\u2019s collecting ducts, and the tumours may look orange with large cells and clear halos around the nucleus.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Collecting Duct (Bellini Duct) Carcinoma<\/strong>: This is very rare, making up 1% or fewer of kidney cancers. It starts in the inner part of the kidney (medulla) and has irregular gland-like structures surrounded by fibrous tissue. It is usually aggressive.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Kidney Cancer Symptoms<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPeople with kidney cancer may have no symptoms or several symptoms. Some commonly observed kidney cancer symptoms are ^{2<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>}
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