Kidney cancer may not show symptoms in its early stages. The most frequent type of kidney cancer in adults is renal cell carcinoma. Kidney cancer is a condition that begins in the kidneys. It occurs when healthy cells in one or both kidneys grow uncontrollably and form a mass (known as a tumour). Most people …
In the fight against kidney cancer, especially in its advanced stages, the advent of immunotherapy has brought new hope. Imagine your body’s immune system as an army fighting invaders like germs. Immunotherapy gives this army special training and tools to recognise and destroy cancer cells. For those facing stage 4 renal cancer, immunotherapy offers a …
While early diagnosis and treatment may be possible through screening methods for some cancers, unfortunately, there is currently no reliable modality for screening kidney cancer. (Image: Shutterstock) Dr Puneet Ahluwalia, Director & Head, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Urology and Andrology, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, Gurugram discusses everything about kidney cancer In recent years, a …