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Kidney Cancer
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UNDERSTANDING KIDNEY CANCER

What to know

This page provides a starting point for learning about kidney cancer. Cancer types and individual experiences vary, and information here is not a substitute for personalized medical guidance.

Possible signs

Possible signs include blood in urine, persistent side or back pain, a lump, fatigue, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Early kidney cancer may have no symptoms.

  • Keep track of changes that are new, persistent, or unusual for you.
  • Symptoms can have many causes and do not necessarily mean cancer.

Risk factors

Risk factors include smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, certain inherited conditions, and some workplace exposures.

  • Having a risk factor does not mean a person will develop cancer.
  • Share relevant personal and family history with a healthcare professional.

When to seek guidance

Seek medical evaluation for blood in urine or persistent symptoms. There is no standard routine screening test for average-risk adults.

  • Ask about tests, screening, or follow-up appropriate to your age and personal risk.
  • Seek urgent care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Important: Educational information only. This page cannot diagnose symptoms or recommend an individual treatment plan. Consult a qualified healthcare professional about health concerns.

TRUSTED SOURCES

Learn from established organizations

Use reputable sources and discuss personal questions with a healthcare professional.

↗National Cancer InstituteGovernment cancer research and information resources.Visit ↗↗American Cancer SocietyCancer education, treatment information, and support.Visit ↗↗CDC Cancer ResourcesPublic health information, prevention, and screening.Visit ↗
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