Kidney cancer is also known as renal cancer. It is a serious disease that affects millions of people all over the world. Every year in the month of June, ‘World Kidney Cancer Day’ is celebrated so that more and more people can be made aware about this disease, its causes, symptoms. This year i.e. in the year 2024, ‘World Kidney Cancer Day’ will be celebrated on 20 June. Efforts are being made to educate as many people as possible about this disease so that information, help and facilities related to it can reach the people suffering from this disease.
Causes of kidney cancer
Kidney cancer occurs when kidney cells start growing abnormally. However, the reasons for kidney cancer have not been revealed yet. But there are many factors that increase the risk of this disease. Such as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, family history, genetics and long-term treatment on dialysis etc.
Symptoms of kidney cancer
There are no specific symptoms of kidney cancer visible on the body, by looking at which it can be ascertained that the person has kidney cancer, but despite all this, there are some symptoms of it like bleeding in urine (hematuria), continuous pain in the back or arm, lump or heaviness in the stomach, weight loss without any reason, fatigue and intermittent fever.
Kidney cancer treatment
When kidney cancer is in its first stage, if the disease is detected then its treatment is possible. Therefore, one should always get kidney related tests done. If you are seeing some symptoms in your body which have never happened before, then such people should first get initial checkups like imaging scan (such as CT scan or MRI) and biopsy done.
If there is a tumor inside the kidney, the patient’s life can be saved by performing surgery. If kidney cancer is detected in the first stage, it can be treated only through medication.
Kidney Cancer Prevention and Awareness
Kidney cancer cannot be prevented but its risk can be reduced through a good lifestyle. For a healthy lifestyle, it is important to keep the weight under control. Also, take special care of your diet and sleeping pattern. This includes controlling smoking, high blood pressure and protecting yourself from exposure to chemicals. Regular tests and screening should be done. Especially those people who have a family history of kidney cancer.
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