Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer takes place when there are abnormal, cancerous cells growing in the kidney. As per the American Cancer Society, projections for 2007 include 51,190 new cases of diagnosed kidney cancer in this country. Roughly about 20,000 men and 12,000 women learn they have kidney cancer annually. Kidney cancer is likely to occur in men more than in women. Most occur in people after age 40.
The long-term projection for those with kidney cancer depends on the size and involvement of the tumor as well as the degree of metastasis (spreading) at the time of diagnosis. There may be an increased possibility in some individuals for recurrence of bladder cancer. If you already smoke, quitting will decrease your risk of getting kidney cancer, as well as getting treatment for high blood pressure if you have it, and maintaining a healthy weight.
For Clinical Services: Visit the Weill Cornell Department of Urology
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- Please call us during regular business hours to schedule an appointment.
For Urology: (212) 746-5878
For Medical Oncology: (212) 746-5360
