Renal cell cancer

Renal cell cancer (RCC), also known as renal cell carcinoma, is a type of kidney cancer that originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the kidney's small tubes that transport waste molecules from the blood to the urine.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The most common symptoms of RCC include blood in the urine (hematuria), flank pain, a mass in the abdomen, and unexplained weight loss. However, these symptoms are not specific to RCC and can be caused by other conditions.

Causes[edit | edit source]

The exact cause of RCC is unknown, but several risk factors have been identified. These include smoking, obesity, hypertension, and certain genetic conditions such as Von Hippel-Lindau disease and hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of RCC typically involves a combination of physical examination, imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and sometimes a biopsy.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment options for RCC depend on the stage of the disease and the patient's overall health. They may include surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Prognosis[edit | edit source]

The prognosis for RCC varies widely depending on the stage of the disease at diagnosis. Early-stage RCC has a good prognosis, while advanced RCC has a poorer prognosis.

See also[edit | edit source]

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