- Stage 4 Kidney Cancer
Overview
In Stage 4 Kidney Cancer, one of the following has been found:
1. The Cancer has spread beyond the layer of fatty tissue around your kidney, called Gerota’s fascia, or it may have spread to your adrenal gland seen here in yellow above the kidneys,
or
2. The Cancer has spread to other parts of your body, such as the bones, liver, lungs, brain, adrenal glands, or distant lymph nodes. This is called a secondary cancer.
What Tests Will I Need and Why?
Urine, Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.
A test called a Biopsy is also typically done. This test looks at sample cells taken from your tumor to help identify your specific cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.
In addition to the biopsy, for Stage 4 Kidney Cancer, your doctors will identify your Risk Group to help determine the best treatment option for you as well as your prognosis. The Risk Groups include: Low Risk, Intermediate Risk and High Risk. To assign a Risk Group, additional blood tests may be performed to look for anemia, high white blood cell counts, high calcium levels, among others indicators.
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Stage 4 Kidney Survival Rate
Source: Cancer.gov
Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Symptoms
- Blood in your urine
- A lump in your side or abdomen
- A loss of appetite
- A pain in your side that doesn’t go away
- Weight loss that occurs for no known reason
- Fever that lasts for weeks and isn’t caused by a cold or other infection
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing up blood
- Bone pain
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Treatment
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Recurrence Rate
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Definition
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Prevention
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity is a known risk factor.
- Quit Smoking: Smoking significantly increases kidney cancer risk.
- Manage High Blood Pressure: Effective control of hypertension can lower risk.
- Adopt a Healthy Diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and limit red and processed meats.
- Exercise Regularly: Engage in regular physical activity.
- Limit Exposure to Harmful Chemicals: Follow safety guidelines if exposed to chemicals linked to cancer risk.
Source: Cancer.org