Cancer Symptoms: Two Less Severe Conditions You Can Forget About Growing Tumors - Symptoms

 

Underneath the deck: Captain Sandy discusses the diagnosis of kidney cancer.

The NHS points out that kidney cancer can be considered a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a kidney stone. Thus, symptoms may include deep or reddish urination or persistent pain in the lower back or side. Other possible signs of a growing tumor in a bean-shaped organ are a lump or swelling in your side. People with cancer may experience extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss.

In addition, persistent high blood pressure can be a sign of a kidney tumor.

Such as high temperature, night sweats, swollen glands in the neck, bone pain, and coughing can cause bleeding.

"Some of these symptoms only occur when the cancer has developed and has spread to other parts of the body, such as the bones or lungs," the NHS warned.

How common is kidney cancer?

You may be surprised to learn that kidney cancer is "one of the most common types of cancer in the UK".

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Kidney Cancer: Are You Symptomatic?

Kidney Cancer: Are You Symptomatic? (Photo: Getty)

Although rare in people under the age of 50, cancer is found in people in their 60's and 70's.

Dangerously, many people will have "no obvious symptoms" in the early stages of the disease.

"Kidney cancer can only be found during a test for another condition or cause," the health body added.

Kidney cancer risk factors

Obesity, smoking and high blood pressure increase a person's risk of kidney cancer.

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Symptoms of cancer

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It also does long-term dialysis - a treatment for chronic kidney disease - or a family history of the disease.

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has revealed that one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Kidneys

The kidneys, which are responsible for filtering blood and releasing metabolic waste products, may also be exposed to potential carcinogens.

For example, these carcinogens can come from pharmaceuticals, food, beverages or cigarette smoke.

Thus, the WCRF notes that filtering carcinogenic products may contribute to the development of kidney cancer.

Carcinogenic products

Tobacco

Wines

Processed meat.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explained that substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens.

Although immediate exposure to carcinogens will not cause cancer, recurrence and additional risk factors can lead to tumor formation.

Check for cancer symptoms.

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How to reduce your risk of cancer.

Mayo Clinic experts recommend quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight.

In addition, you need to be physically active and you need to protect yourself from the sun by applying sunscreen independently every day.

Vaccination against certain viral infections, such as HPV and hepatitis B, can also prevent cancer.

Maintain your health by having regular medical checkups - and make adjustments to your lifestyle if needed.