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Signs and Symptoms
Some people with kidney cancer don’t have symptoms, or any known risk factors, and often kidney tumors are found accidentally when a test (like a CT scan or MRI) is done for another reason. This can catch people by surprise - especially if they don't feel sick.
Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
- Blood in urine (may make look rusty or darker red)
- Pain in your side that doesn’t go away
- A lump or mass in your side or abdomen
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Blood in urine (may make look rusty or darker red)
- Pain in your side that doesn’t go away
- A lump or mass in your side or abdomen
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever
- Fatigue
Many conditions and health problems share these symptoms, such as infection or a kidney cyst. If you are experiencing these symptoms, consult your doctor.
The good news is the survival rate for patients with kidney cancer ranges from 79% to 100%. When diagnosed and treated at an early stage, kidney cancer can be cured.