Guide To The Major Types Of Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer is a form of cancer that affects the kidneys, the organs responsible for filtering the blood of excess fluids, electrolytes, and toxins to be excreted through urine. Malignancy in the body occurs when cellular damage results in a change or alteration in the part of the genetic code or DNA of the cell responsible for cell differentiation, multiplication, growth, and apoptosis. This genetic mutation or change causes the cells to grow beyond control, invade healthy tissues nearby, and use up nutrients healthy cells need. Kidney cancer can stay isolated within kidney tissues, or it may spread to other regions and organs in the body like the brain, liver, bones, and lungs. Blood tests, CT scans, MRIs, urine tests, and kidney tissue biopsy are used to diagnose kidney cancer. Treatment options depend on the type of kidney cancer a patient has.