Kidney cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths around the world. Kidney cancer which is also known as renal cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths. Kidney cancers mainly originate in two parts of the kidney, the renal tubule and the renal pelvis. Older age, obesity, smoking, and high blood pressure increases the risk of developing kidney cancer. The symptoms of the kidney cancer do not generally appear in the early stages but later a person may experience blood in the urine and a lump or mass in the back, near the kidneys.
- Constant fever
- Night sweats
- Tiredness
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
The development of kidney cancer has been attributed to several environmental and lifestyle factors which include smoking, obesity and high blood pressure. Genetic disposition and diet have also been studied with regard to having a role in the etiology of kidney cancer.
It is estimated that close to 90% of kidney cancers are caused by tobacco smoke. Certain factors such as duration and intensity of smoking also playing an important role in the development of disease. Among young males there has been a significant decline in smoking resulting in a decline in the incidence of kidney cancer. Today there are numerous anti-tobacco health policies in effect that could account for this decline in smoking.
The treatment for kidney cancer depends on the size of the cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. The main treatments are:
- Surgery
- Cryotherapy or radiofrequency ablation
- Biological therapies
- Embolization
- Radiotherapy
More intensive treatment provides doctors a better chances of treating the cancer. It is doctor’s role to provide best balance between the need for intensive treatment and desire to restrict side effects as much as possible.Dr. Pradeep P. Rao who is one of the best urologist in mumbai has many years of experience to treat cancer provides best Kidney Cancer Surgery in Mumbai. The Global Hospital Mumbai has advanced technology and patient centric care at affordable rates.
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