Kidney cancer can be a difficult cancer to discover because it has no signs or symptoms in its earliest stages. As early treatment is preferred in nearly all forms of cancer, it’s important to routine see urology expert Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi, who can monitor your health while cross-referencing your family history, medical history and environmental factors, all of which can influence your predisposition to kidney cancer.
Those who live in Rancho Mirage and the Inland Empire are welcome to work with Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi for all of their urological care, including treatment for kidney cancer.
Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
In its early stages, there are no outward signs and symptoms of kidney cancer. As the disease progresses, patients will find that they may have blood in their urine, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, persistent back pain by their ribs and occasional fevers. If a patient has any of these symptoms and feels concerned, they should make an appointment with Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi as soon as possible.
Causes of Kidney Cancer
Medical researchers and doctors have not discovered a definite cause of kidney cancer, which is known in the medical community as renal cell carcinoma. The onset of kidney cancer is typically caused by a mutation in the DNA of normal kidney cells, but it is unclear what the cause is of this exact mutation.
Essentially, this mutation directs the kidney cells to grow rapidly, and ultimately these cells band together to form a tumor. In some cases, the cells will break off from the tumor and travel to other parts of the body. This is what causes kidney cancer to spread to other organs and portions of the body.
Kidney Cancer Risk Factors
There are several risk factors that might leave a person more apt to develop kidney cancer at some point in their life. One of the major risk factors is age. Older people have a higher risk of developing this form of cancer. Other common risk factors include being obese, smoking and having high blood pressure.
Those who have been treated for kidney failure in the past have a higher risk of developing cancer in the kidney, and those who have Von Hippel-Lindau disease also are at a higher risk. The presence of hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma means that a person is more likely to develop some type of kidney cancer in their lifetime.
Kidney Cancer Treatment Options
If you have been diagnosed with kidney cancer, Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi will create a treatment plan specifically for you. Treatment options include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. There are other treatment options available, such as those that freeze or heat cancer cells, that Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi can discuss with you.
If you feel that you have risk factors associated with kidney cancer, or you have noticed some of the underlying symptoms of this disease, it is important that you contact urology expert Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi today. He can provide you with the information, support and medical care that you may need. For more information, set up a consultation appointment today.
