Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer usually develops as a single mass within the kidney. The kidney may contain more than one tumor, but it is rare for cancer to occur in both kidneys. There are different types of kidney cancer. About 90% of kidney cancers are renal cell cancers. They start in the cortex of the kidney. Rarely, very young children and adults develop a type of kidney cancer called nephroblastoma.

What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?

Kidney cancer usually doesn’t show symptoms at an early stage. They are often diagnosed by chance.

Common symptoms of kidney cancer may include:

• Blood in the urine (this is the most common symptom)
• A dull pain in your side between your upper abdomen and back
• A high temperature, night sweats and feeling very tired
• Losing weight for no obvious reason
• A lump in the tummy area, side or back

How is kidney cancer diagnosed?

Tests and procedures used to diagnose kidney cancer may include:

• Blood and urine tests
• CT scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Removing a sample of kidney tissue (biopsy)

What are the treatment options for kidney cancer?

Surgery is the first-line treatment for most renal cell carcinoma patient. Your doctor will take many different factors into account when deciding which treatment is best for you.

The decision will be based on your type of kidney cancer, its stage and grade.

The treatments used for kidney cancer may include:

• Surgery (partial nephrectomy or radical nephrectomy surgery)
• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy

*You may have a combination of these treatments depending on your medical condition

Why choose Turkey for kidney cancer treatment?

• Low prices: In Turkey, we provide affordable and high-quality healthcare for kidney cancer. Kidney cancer treatment cost in Turkey is 2-3 times lower than in Europe.
• International accreditation: Our partner hospitals for kidney cancer treatment in Turkey are certified by independent international organizations such as JCI (Joint Commission International) or ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and they are all university hospitals.
• Latest technology: Latest technologies are applied in our contracted hospitals to achieve the great results.
• Fast treatment arrangement: Since kidney cancer treatment requires urgency, we suggest you to start your treatment as soon as possible.
• Our partner hospitals have cooperation with top American cancer centers.