Signs and Symptoms of Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
The common signs and symptoms of progressive renal cell carcinoma (RCC):
Diagnosis of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
If a doctor suspects that a patient may have RCC, they will ask about the patient’s personal and family medical history. Subsequently, a physical exam will then be conducted.
Moreover, findings that can suggest RCC include swelling or lumps in the abdomen or, in males, enlarged veins in the scrotal sac (varicocele).
- Complete blood count: First, a blood test is conducted by drawing blood from your arm and sending it to a lab for evaluation.
- Next, a CT scan is performed, which is an imaging test that allows your doctor to take a closer look at your kidneys to detect any abnormal growth.
- Additionally, abdominal and kidney ultrasounds are conducted, using sound waves to create a picture of your organs, thereby allowing your doctor to look for tumors and problems within the abdomen.
- Moreover, urine examination tests are used to detect blood in the urine and to analyze cells in the urine, specifically looking for evidence of cancer.
- Finally, a biopsy involves removing a small piece of kidney tissue by inserting a needle into the tumor and drawing out a tissue sample, which is then sent to a pathology lab to rule out or confirm the presence of cancer.
Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Treatment depends on a person’s age and overall health; furthermore, it also takes into account the subtype of cancer, the stage of cancer, and how the cancer has responded to other treatments. Additionally, a doctor will consider a person’s treatment preferences.
The National Cancer Institute notes that standard treatments for renal cell cancer typically include:
- Surgery: This involves the removal of part or all of the kidney; moreover, it may also include other procedures that shrink the tumor or destroy cancerous tissue.
- Radiation therapy: This approach, on the other hand, uses radiation to kill cancer cells.
- Immunotherapy: In contrast, this teaches the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells.
- Targeted therapy: Similarly, this method uses medication to target cancer cells while ignoring healthy cells.
In addition to the current standards, researchers continue to look for new therapies; consequently, they are also exploring ways to improve existing therapies. Therefore, people may want to consult a doctor about joining a clinical study researching new ways to treat renal cancer.
Furthermore, a person may also find that certain lifestyle changes may help them manage the symptoms relating to the cancer or treatment side effects. For instance, eating a balanced diet, exercising, and using relaxation techniques may be particularly helpful for some people.
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