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June 24, 2024
Kidney cancer is rare; however, it is important to learn how to prevent it. This disease usually manifests itself in adulthood, between 60 and 80 years of age, and in an isolated form during childhood. Like other conditions, it does not cause discomfort until the disease is very advanced. Perhaps the moment of greatest suspicion is when the patient presents blood in the urine (hematuria). Dr. Augusto Saavedra, nephrologist at Clínica Ricardo Palma, provides us with valuable information on this type of cancer.
What factors are associated with kidney cancer?
Some factors associated with the development of this disease are: smoking, obesity, hypertension, exposure to certain chemicals, genetics, acquired cystic kidney disease, painkiller abuse, chemotherapy, chronic hepatitis C, sickle cell disease and history of kidney stones.
Why is early diagnosis of kidney cancer so important?
How to diagnose kidney cancer?
This cancer is diagnosed with the help of a physical examination, imaging tests (CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, chest x-ray), laboratory tests (urine, kidney and liver function tests, complete blood count) and biopsy (only in some cases, to confirm the diagnosis).
The American Cancer Society warns that kidney cancer is one of the ten most frequent cancers among men and women and that, for reasons that are still not entirely clear, it is now diagnosed more frequently, apparently due to the quality of the various imaging studies.
Remember:
Having your kidneys checked annually, and not only when you present suggestive symptoms, will help to detect early any type of condition that could seriously compromise your health and that of your kidneys.
Dr. Augusto Saavedra
Nephrologist at Clínica Ricardo Palma