Adverse Effects And Prevention Of Kidney Cancer and Renal Cancer

Adverse Effects And Prevention Of Kidney Cancer and Renal Cancer

The two-bean-shaped organs, responsible for filtering the blood are called kidneys. Cancer starting in your kidneys is called renal or kidney cancer, and it might spread to the nearby tissues and vital organs if not controlled at an early stage.

Kidney removal surgery in Mumbai, combined with radiation therapies and immunotherapy, is considered the most viable treatment plan for cancer that has spread beyond the kidneys. The treatment plan depends on the stage of cancer. If it’s spreading aggressively, the doctor might remove your kidney altogether. However, if you have one kidney, radiation therapy is the best treatment plan.

Symptoms of Kidney Cancer

The biggest problem with cancer patients is that they are unable to identify the symptoms at an early stage. The disease is curable when it is contained in the kidneys. The moment it starts spreading outside the kidneys, you will start to experience more severe symptoms. Here’s what the patients are likely to experience:

• A visible lump on your lower back
• High blood pressure
• Fatigueness and anemia
• Blood in urine
• Sudden loss of appetite and weight
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Loss of vision

The symptoms could vary depending on the stage of cancer. It’s best to consult a cancer specialist if you notice the above symptoms.

Treatment Options

Recurrence of kidney cancer is possible in people with a cancer history. If you have had surgery before, you might not be an ideal candidate for another surgery. Basically, the doctor suggests a treatment based on your health, preference, and stage of cancer. Strangely, kidney cancer does not respond to chemotherapies.

Kidney Surgery

Nephrectomy or kidney removal surgery is performed to eliminate cancer. Of course, this is not an option for people with one kidney or a history of a similar surgery. Renal cancer surgery in Mumbai, India can be performed alone or in conjunction with other invasive procedures. While it is the last resort and the only survival chance for patients with aggressive kidney cancer, the surgery comes with many health risks. It can cause infection, bleeding, urine leakage into the stomach, excess pain, and kidney failure (if the other one fails to function).

Radiation Therapy

Radiation can be given after the surgery or as the only treatment plan for kidney cancer. It involves strong rays that kill cancerous cells. Radiation is the most preferred treatment for people who are not healthy enough for surgery. Though radiation is safe in general, it can lead to a few side effects, such as skin infection, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue.

Prevention of Kidney or Renal Cancer

While research on the causes of kidney cancers is still going on, we haven’t discovered any strong measures that can prevent the disease. Some ways can lower your risk, such as:

• Quitting alcohol and smoking
• Keeping your blood pressure in check
• Following a healthy diet plan (a diet rich in fruits and veggies)
• Cutting down on food rich in fat

Talk to an oncologist to know your risk of developing kidney and preventive steps.

Dr. Soumyan Dey is a urologist at Dr. Soumyan Dey’s Urocare Hospital. He has completed his MBBS at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Siliguri and MS in General Surgery at The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata.