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Kidney Cancer Treatment in India

What Is Kidney Cancer?

The cancer that develops in the tissues of the kidneys is known as kidney cancer. This bean-shaped organ is located at the back of abdominal organs having one kidney at each side of the spine. When there is uncontrollable growth of normal cells in one or both kidneys that eventually forms a mass that results in the beginning of kidney cancer.
Types of Kidney Cancer
Kidney Cancer Can Be Categorized Into Different Types That Include -

Wilms Tumor: This is seen most commonly in children that can be successfully treated with the help of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Renal Cell Carcinoma: Majority of kidney cancers are renal cell carcinoma that accounts for around 85%. This cancer typically occurs inside the microscopic filtering systems of the kidney.

Sarcoma: This is considered as a rare type of kidney cancer that can be treated with the help of surgery. Chemotherapy along with surgery is the best treatment option for this cancer as sarcoma can develop large before being discovered.

Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Transitional cell carcinoma, also known as Urothelial carcinoma, typically starts in the kidney area where urine gets collected before reaching to the bladder. This is considered and treated like a bladder cance
Causes of Kidney Cancer

The causes of kidney cancer are still not fully indentified. The beginning of kidney cancer takes place when some cells of the kidney acquire mutations in their DNA. This results in rapid development and division of the cells. The build-up of abnormal cells eventually forms a tumor that can even spread beyond the kidney.

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