Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer is also called renal cancer. It is one of the ten most common cancers in adults. Wilms tumor (or nephroblastoma) is a type of kidney cancer in children. The information here is only about kidney cancer in adults.

About Kidney Cancer
Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
Kidney Cancer Treatment
After Treatment

Quick Guides

After a Kidney Cancer Diagnosis

If you’ve just been diagnosed with kidney cancer, this short guide can help you know what to expect. 

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