Renal Cell Cancer (cont.)Medical Author:
Kush Sachdeva, MD
Coauthor:
Brendan Curti, MD
Medical Editor:
Winston W Tan, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Koyamangalath Krishnan, MD, FRCP
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OutlookThe outlook for a person with renal cell cancer depends on the stage, the type of treatment received, the complications of the disease, and the person's overall condition. In general, the lower the stage at the time of treatment, the better the prognosis. Tumors confined to the kidney have the best chance of cure. About 25-30% of people have metastatic disease at diagnosis. Viewer Comments & ReviewsRenal Cell Cancer - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment has been effective for your renal cell cancer? Renal Cell Cancer - Symptoms At Onset Of DiseaseThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:The symptoms of renal cell cancer can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease? |
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Renal cell carcinoma accounts for approximately 3% of adult malignancies and 90-95% of neoplasms arising from the kidney.
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