Early detection of kidney cancer

When kidney cancer is detected and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better. Recognizing symptoms and getting regular checkups are the best ways to detect kidney cancer early. The sooner symptoms are reported, the sooner a doctor can diagnose and treat the cancer.

High-risk individuals

People who are at higher than average risk of developing kidney cancer may need to be tested more often than people with average risk. Examples of what puts a person at higher than average risk include:

people with certain inherited (hereditary) genetic conditions
- von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
- hereditary papillary renal carcinoma
- hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell carcinoma
- Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
- tuberous sclerosis
people on long-term kidney dialysis

People who are at higher than average risk should talk to their doctor about a personal plan for testing. A personal plan of testing may include:

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