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kidney cancer - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Kidney cancer: Malignancy of the kidney, the organ that is primarily responsible for the removal of metabolic waste products from the body. ...
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Hotlines for kidney cancer (Source: HealthHotLines)
Kidney Cancer Association
(800) 850-9132


About kidney cancer (Source: Medem)
Cells from malignant tumors can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Also, cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. That is how cancer cells spread from the original cancer (primary tumor) to form new tumors in other organs. The spread of cancer is called metastasis. Several types of cancer can start in the kidney. This article is about renal cell cancer, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. This type is sometimes called renal adenocarcinoma or hypernephroma. Another type of cancer, transitional cell carcinoma, affects the renal pelvis. It is similar to bladder cancer and is often treated like bladder cancer. Wilms' tumor is the most common type of childhood kidney cancer. It is different from adult kidney cancer and requires different treatment. ...
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News on kidney cancer
Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival (MedicineNet)
Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early (MedicineNet)
Afinitor Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer (MedicineNet)
Cancer Drug May Help With Kidney Transplants (MedicineNet)

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