Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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These things may raise your risk for kidney cancer: advancing age, smoking, and contact with certain chemicals.
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A helpful introduction to kidney cancer.
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A look at the different tests you can expect to have to confirm a diagnosis of kidney cancer.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here's a list of questions you can bring to your appointments.
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There are different treatment choices for kidney cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's what you need to know about chemotherapy for kidney cancer.
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Radiation therapy doesn't work as well as other methods for treating kidney cancer. But in some cases, it may be the preferred treatment.
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Surgery is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. The goal is to take out the tumor or tumors.
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Ablation therapy is a type of treatment that kills cancer cells. It is a newer treatment for kidney cancer. Here's what you need to know.
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Immunotherapy is a treatment that use medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It’s not the same as chemotherapy (chemo).
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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A helpful guide to kidney cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to getting a second opinion and types of treatment.
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