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Renal Cancer

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

What is renal cancer?

Renal cancer begins in the kidney or ureters. The ureters are the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder. Urine is made in the kidneys, collects in the bladder, and is emptied from your body through your urethra.

Kidney, Ureters, Bladder

What increases my risk for renal cancer?

What are the signs and symptoms of renal cancer?

How is renal cancer diagnosed?

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a family history of cancer, especially renal cancer. Also tell your provider about any medical conditions you have or medicines you are currently taking. You may also need any of the following:

How is renal cancer treated?

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

What can I do to care for myself?

Where can I find more information and support?

It may be difficult for you and your family to go through cancer and cancer treatments. Join a support group or talk with others who have gone through treatment.

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US), or have someone call if:

When should I seek immediate care?

When should I call my doctor?

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your care. Learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with your healthcare providers to decide what care you want to receive. You always have the right to refuse treatment. The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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