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Kidney Cancer What is Kidney Cancer? We Know that the Kidney removes waste products and control blood pressure, among other things. Kidney cancer involves the abnormal growth of cells, which build up to a mass (tumor). Older age, obesity, smoking, and high blood pressure increase the risk of developing kidney cancer.

What are the signs and symptoms of Kidney cancer? Kidney cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms in its early stages. As cancer progresses, the symptoms may include: ▪

persistent back pain, especially just below your ribs

blood in your urine

abdominal pain

abdominal swelling

a lump in the abdomen

fatigue

flank pain

recurring fevers

unexplained weight loss

anemia


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