The kidneys are located behind the abdominal organs, on either side of your spine. The incidence of kidney cancer is steadily increasing. As with other cancers, early detection of kidney cancer is important for treatment.
What symptoms can it cause?
- Blood in the urine; pink or darker urine,
- Persistent back pain that does not go away,
- Loss of appetite,
- Unexplained weight loss,
- Fatigue.
Older age, a family history of kidney cancer, smoking, obesity and high blood pressure are risk factors for kidney cancer.
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