Kidney Cancer

Cancers of the kidney are relatively rare, accounting for less than 3% of all malignancies. Nearly all malignant tumors are carcinomas arising from the renal tubular epithelium or, less frequently, from the renal pelvis. These tumors are more common in males. Pain and Hematuria are usually the presenting features, but a majority of kidney tumors are now being detected incidentally on abdominal CT scans in asymptomatic individuals. These carcinomas have a tendency to extend along the renal vein and even into the vena cava. Staging depends upon the size of the primary tumor, invasion of the adjacent structures, and vascular extension. Whereas the primary management has been surgical, the systemic management of the disease has advanced rapidly in the past few years.

Kidney cancer treatment summaries

Georgia Cancer Specialists, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest private oncology and hematology practice in the Southeast with 41 physicians and 31 offices throughout the Atlanta and Macon areas.

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Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer treatment summaries

Georgia Cancer Specialists, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest private oncology and hematology practice in the Southeast with 41 physicians and 31 offices throughout the Atlanta and Macon areas.