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May 24, 2010
5 Quick Facts About Kidney Cancer
by Denene Brox
Kidney cancer is often hard to detect, but it's not a dealth sentence. If you or someone you love has kidney cancer, there is hope. Here are five quick facts about kidney cancer stats, prevention, and diagnosis.
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According to the Kidney Cancer Association, there were 1.3 million new cancer cases in the U.S. last year and of those 50,000 were diagnosed with kidney cancer.
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There’s good news: More than 200,000 people are kidney cancer survivors in the U.S.
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Smoking and obesity have been linked to kidney cancer. Stop smoking now and practice healthy eating and exercise habits. These steps will help prevent kidney cancer and many other types of cancers and disease too.
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Men are two times more likely to develop kidney cancer than women.
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Pay attention to the signs and symptoms of kidney cancer including blood in your urine, persistent back pain, and unintentional weight loss. If you experience these symptoms, don’t wait; share them with your doctor right away.
For additional information about kidney cancer, its diagnosis and care, or advice on complementary treatment methods, please don't hesitate to contact Dr. Scherr.
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