Renal Cell Carcinoma - Kidney Cancer

A malignant disease of the cells found in the kidney. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a rare condition and is the most commonly diagnosed type of kidney cancer. Known causes of RCC include smoking, obesity, hypertension, family history of RCC, and a genetic disease known as Von Hippel-Lindau disease. The stage of RCC can vary at diagnosis and throughout treatment. RCC uses the TNM (Tumor, Node, Metastasis) staging system and is grouped into stages I, II, III, and IV. The effectiveness of the treatment may depend upon the stage at diagnosis.

NOTE: Treatment Options listed below are not all-inclusive. Other treatments may be available. ChemoExperts provides drug information and does not recommend any one treatment over another. Only your Doctor can choose which therapy is appropriate for you.