What are the symptoms of renal cell carcinoma?

Symptoms of RENAL CELL CARCINOMA are: (1) Bloody or red urine. (2) Kidney problem on a previous ultrasound scan. (3) Low back pain

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is renal cell carcinoma?

Renal cell carcinoma is kidney cancer that originates in the lining of the kidney tubules. The exact cause is unknown, but smoking and certain kidney diseases are risk factors.

Symptoms of renal cell carcinoma

Bloody or red urine
Kidney problem on a previous ultrasound scan
Low back pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for renal cell carcinoma

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose renal cell carcinoma

Have you ever had red or brown urine (hematuria)?
Have you ever had any abnormality on ultrasound of your kidneys?
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?

Treatment for renal cell carcinoma

Surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted drug therapies are effective treatment options for renal cell carcinoma.

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