Early detection for prevention of cancer of the kidney

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Early detection for prevention of cancer of the kidney

A pair of kidneys has a vital function of cleansing impurities from the body and helps maintain cleaner body metabolism. Sometimes malignant growth of kidney cells leads to the cancer of the kidney. In this disease, the cells of kidneys start to grow abnormally and create a tumor of cells. Common symptoms of kidney cancer are • Pain – One feels the pain in sides of abdomen. This is a continuous pain. • Weight loss – People lose noticeable weight. • Fever – One suffers from various degrees of fever. • Blood in urine – The urine contains blood with occasional presence of blood clots. • Lump formation – Physical examination can detect presence of a lump or tumor on the sides of the abdomen. Apart from these symptoms, various pathological tests confirm the cancer. These tests are • Blood Test • Urine test • Intravenous Pyelogram • Ultrasound test • CT Scan • Biopsy • Surgery Various types of treatments are available and usually the course of treatment is decided on the diagnosis from tests and an expert advice from the healthcare professionals. Early detection of cancer helps in systematic treatment. Latest techniques and equipments are capable of helping patients to recover faster. Robotics in surgery – The ultimate control with precision


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