1. NATIONAL KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION (800) 850-9132 The KCA is a membership organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals. http://www.nkca.org/

2. KIDNEY CANCER Provides overview information in an illustrated FAQ format. http://www.associatedurologists.com/kidney.html

Kidney Cancer What is Kidney Cancer? What are the Kidneys? What is Kidney Cancer? How does Kidney Cancer Present? ... Overall Prognosis WHAT IS KIDNEY CANCER? Kidney or Renal cell cancer (also called cancer of the kidney, renal adenocarcinoma, clear-cell cancer, or hypernephroma) is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in certain tissues of the kidney. Kidney cancer is one of the less common kinds of cancer. It occurs more often in men than in women and accounts for only 3% of all adult cancers. There will be over 30,000 new cases of kidney cancer every year in the United States. WHAT ARE THE KIDNEYS? The kidneys are a "matched" pair of organs found on either side of your backbone. The kidneys of an adult are about 5 inches long and 3 inches wide and are shaped like a kidney bean. Inside each kidney are tiny tubules that filter and clean your blood, taking out waste products, and making urine. The urine made by each kidney passes through a tube called a ureter into the bladder where it is held until it is passed from your body. WHAT IS KIDNEY CANCER?

3. MedlinePlus: Kidney Cancer kidney cancer. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • kidney cancer. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kidneycancer.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Kidney Cancer Contents of this page: News From the NIH General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology ... Statistics Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Kidney Cancer You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Kidney Diseases Wilms' Tumor Cancers Kidneys and Urinary System Latest News Kidney Cancer Shows in Urine (05/10/2004, United Press International) From the National Institutes of Health Renal Cell Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish What You Need to Know about Kidney Cancer (National Cancer Institute) General/Overviews Kidney Cancer (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) What Is Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)? (American Cancer Society) Anatomy/Physiology Kidneys and Urinary Tract (Nemours Foundation) Your Kidneys and How They Work (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Also available in: Spanish Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Kidney Neoplasms

4. Kidney Cancer - Urologychannel Early diagnosis of kidney cancer is important. In the United States, kidney cancer accounts for approximately 3% of all adult cancers. http://www.urologychannel.com/kidneycancer/index.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement KIDNEY CANCER Overview Risk Factors Diagnosis Staging ... Nonsurgical Treatment Treatment Profiler Types Benign Tumors Find a Urologist CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy RESOURCES urologychannelMD Anatomy Clinical Trials Education ... What Is a Urologist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials print this ... email this Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Several types of cancer can develop in the kidneys. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the most common form, accounts for approximately 85% of all cases. In RCC, cancerous (malignant) cells develop in the lining of the kidney's tubules and grow into a mass called a tumor. In most cases, a single tumor develops, although more than one tumor can develop within one or both kidneys. Early diagnosis of kidney cancer is important. As with most types of cancer, the earlier the tumor is discovered, the better a patient's chances for survival. Tumors discovered at an early stage often respond well to treatment. Survival rates in such cases are high. Tumors that have grown large or spread (metastasized) through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other parts of the body are more difficult to treat and present an increased risk for mortality.

5. The NCI Kidney Cancer Web Page In the past 10 years major advances have been made in the understanding of the genetic basis of human kidney cancer. Does kidney cancer Run in Families? http://web.ncifcrf.gov/research/kidney/

Welcome to the National Cancer Institute Kidney Cancer Web Page. This page is continually updated, so if you have any comments, suggestions, or additions, please send us a message Kidney Cancer Treatment and Research at the National Cancer Institute Carcinoma of the kidney affects some 27,000 individuals in the United States each year. Until recently relatively little attention was paid to the genetics and histology of renal carcinomas. In the past 10 years major advances have been made in the understanding of the genetic basis of human kidney cancer. The National Cancer Institute has become a leading center for research on the genetic basis of kidney cancer. We created this Web page to detail the research (with the very latest described in the "What's New" page), as well as the members of the multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists at the National Cancer Institute who study and treat patients with kidney cancer. We wish to inform the public of the Familial Kidney Tumor Program based at the National Cancer Institute in the hopes of encouraging persons having more than one family member afflicted with kidney cancer to register their families. Introduction , overview of clinical and research efforts at the National Cancer Institute Basic Science Research , looking for genetic changes in kidney cancer The Birt Hogg Dube syndrome Does Kidney Cancer Run in Families?

6. Welcome To The Website Of The UK's First Kidney Cancer Support Organisation Registered charity offers support for patients and caregivers. Located in Coventry, England. http://www.kcuk.org/

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7. Latest Kidney Cancer Treatments K IDN EY C ANCER. What is kidney cancer? kidney cancer starts when control of this division is lost, and so a cell starts to divide out of control . http://www.cancergroup.com/em24.html

K I D N E Y C A N C E R What is Kidney Cancer? Normally, in an adult kidney cells divide rapidly, to replace those lost to old age and injury, The division and growth of these cells is under tight control by the genes inside the cells. Kidney cancer starts when control of this division is lost, and so a cell starts to divide "out of control". Kidney cancer starts in just one cell. A change occurs in the genes of this cell which screws up the controls that prevent haphazard division, and it starts dividing like crazy, forming a tumor. A tumor simply means a swelling and is not necessarily cancerous. When the cells in the tumor just grow in their local area, and do not spread elsewhere, then the tumor is benign. However, when the tumor's cells have the ability to spread elsewhere in the body, this is a malignant (cancerous) tumor. A malignant tumor can metastasize (spread) to any area of the body, cause symptoms there, and eventually kill the patient. Where are the Kidneys Located?

8. CancerGuide: Welcome To Steve Dunn's Kidney Cancer Page Comprehensive information from a survivor especially oriented to treatment options, with links to discussion groups. http://cancerguide.org/kidney.html

CancerGuide: Special Kidney Cancer Section What's New Kidney Cancer Home CancerGuide Home Must Read Kidney Cancer Home Kidney Cancer Resources Guide to Staging and Grading RCC Subtypes Major Areas Disease Confined to the Kidney Metastatic or Recurrent Disease Other Interesting Topics Hereditary Kidney Cancer Put Your Tumor On Ice! Welcome To Steve Dunn's Kidney Cancer Page A Guide For Kidney Cancer Patients This is a intensive guide to the best and the latest for kidney cancer patients compiled by a fellow patient, and long term survivor of widely metastatic kidney cancer, Steve Dunn. My intent is to give you insight into therapies and strategies which will help you to maximize your odds of survival. This kidney cancer section is a special section of CancerGuide , my general guide to researching your options in cancer treatment. Are You in the Right Place? (Types of Kidney Cancer) There are several different kinds of kidney cancer, but by far the most common is Renal Cell Cancer (RCC), which is also known as Renal Cell Carcinoma. You might occasionally come across the term "Hypernephroma" which is an outdated name for RCC. Anyway, this page is about Renal Cell Cancer. If you have a different kind of kidney cancer, such as Wilm's Tumor (a childhood cancer) or Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis (A rare type of kidney cancer which resembles bladder cancer in some ways) then the information in this page doesn't apply to you. Many patients are told simply that they have "kidney cancer," and while usually it is renal cell, you should check with your doctor to be sure before assuming this information applies to you.

9. MedlinePlus: Kidney Cancer Shows In Urine kidney cancer shows in urine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_17647.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Kidney cancer shows in urine United Press International Monday , May 10, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) Researchers at San Francisco's Fox Chase Cancer Center have demonstrated the ability to identify kidney cancer in the urine of affected patients. More encouraging is that urine tests were repeated following the removal of the cancerous kidney and none of the tests showed DNA evidence of disease. "We used a common laboratory procedure to test the urine of 50 patients with kidney cancer," explained Fox Chase molecular biologist Paul Cairns, Ph.D. "Forty-four of the 50 tests showed gene changes in the urine that were identical to the gene changes found in the tumor tissue taken at the time of surgery." "The test appears to be remarkably accurate with no false-positives in this study," said Robert G. Uzzo, M.D., a urologic surgeon at Fox Chase and lead author of the abstract. "In addition, one of the most impressive outcomes of this research is that the test also identified 27 of the 30 patients with stage I disease." The research findings were presented at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting May 8-13 in San Francisco.

10. THE KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION - (800) 850-9132 - TAKING ACTION IN THE WAR ON KID International kidney cancer Symposium • Nov. 1214th • Palmer House Hilton, Chicago Click here for details! 1996-2004, kidney cancer Association. http://kidneycancerassociation.org/

Click here for live help • Telephone Toll-free in the United States (800) 850-9132 • Fax (847) 332-2978 • Email Chat Please help us to establish KCA support groups in these cities, phone us at these local numbers: Beverly Hills, CA Chicago, IL Washington, DC Houston, TX Tampa, FL New York, NY Need transportation assistance? Search for clinical trials Join the kidney cancer email list! International Kidney Cancer Symposium • Nov. 12-14th • Palmer House Hilton, Chicago ... Click here for details! This site is made possible, in part, by grants from the Fischer Family Trust and Novartis Oncology If you're blocking pop-ups, you're missing part of our menu - Click here 1996-2004, Kidney Cancer Association

11. National Kidney Cancer Association We respond to cancer in two basic ways rationally and emotionally. A cancer diagnosis is scary. Survivor Links, Helpful links for cancer survivors, http://kidneycancerassociation.org/dealing.html

We respond to cancer in two basic ways: rationally and emotionally. A cancer diagnosis is scary. But that's the very time when you need to think most clearly. Successful patients can learn about their disease and how to use the health care system to get the best care. Information empowers people. Here's some basic information: To access many additional features of this site, click here Disease Facts Information for patients and families Diagnosis Symptoms and methods of diagnosis Survivor Links Helpful links for cancer survivors Surgery Surgery as a treatment for primary tumors Therapies Treating advanced metastatic disease Self Care Health through nutrition and self care Other Information Emotional well being and legal matters

12. Is A Kidney Cancer Vaccine Right For You? Information about the use of Oncophage, an experimental vaccine treatment for this condition by the pharmaceutical firm, Antigenics. http://www.kidneycancervaccine.com/

Is a Kidney Cancer Vaccine Right for You? Home Understanding Kidney Cancer Treatment Options Clinical Trials Oncophage ... Resources Welcome to KidneyCancerVaccine.com, a site specially designed to bring you information about kidney cancer treatment options and research studies vaccine treatment Is a kidney cancer vaccine right for you? Only your doctor can answer that question. But being informed can help you and your doctor make the best decisions to manage what lies ahead. To continue, click on one of the links below or find answers to specific questions The basics of kidney cancer Current treatments About research studies ... Research study of Oncophage, an investigational, personalized cancer vaccine The material on this website is adapted from educational brochures that are available in printed formats: Understanding Kidney Cancer A brochure for patients and their families explaining what kidney cancer is, how it is evaluated, and current treatments available. It also addresses your surgery and how you may feel afterwards. Download PDF version Order a free printed brochure Tailoring a Vaccine: Research Studies With Oncophage For kidney cancer patients who may be interested in participating in a research study of Oncophage.

13. CancerGuide: Welcome To Steve Dunn's Kidney Cancer Page Put Your Tumor On Ice! Welcome To Steve Dunn s kidney cancer Page. A Guide For kidney cancer Patients. Are You in the Right Place? (Types of kidney cancer). http://www.cancerguide.org/kidney.html

CancerGuide: Special Kidney Cancer Section What's New Kidney Cancer Home CancerGuide Home Must Read Kidney Cancer Home Kidney Cancer Resources Guide to Staging and Grading RCC Subtypes Major Areas Disease Confined to the Kidney Metastatic or Recurrent Disease Other Interesting Topics Hereditary Kidney Cancer Put Your Tumor On Ice! Welcome To Steve Dunn's Kidney Cancer Page A Guide For Kidney Cancer Patients This is a intensive guide to the best and the latest for kidney cancer patients compiled by a fellow patient, and long term survivor of widely metastatic kidney cancer, Steve Dunn. My intent is to give you insight into therapies and strategies which will help you to maximize your odds of survival. This kidney cancer section is a special section of CancerGuide , my general guide to researching your options in cancer treatment. Are You in the Right Place? (Types of Kidney Cancer) There are several different kinds of kidney cancer, but by far the most common is Renal Cell Cancer (RCC), which is also known as Renal Cell Carcinoma. You might occasionally come across the term "Hypernephroma" which is an outdated name for RCC. Anyway, this page is about Renal Cell Cancer. If you have a different kind of kidney cancer, such as Wilm's Tumor (a childhood cancer) or Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis (A rare type of kidney cancer which resembles bladder cancer in some ways) then the information in this page doesn't apply to you. Many patients are told simply that they have "kidney cancer," and while usually it is renal cell, you should check with your doctor to be sure before assuming this information applies to you.

14. CancerGuide: Hereditary Kidney Cancer on their site for details. Reasons to Suspect You Might Have Hereditary kidney cancer. If You Think You Might Have Hereditary kidney cancer. http://www.cancerguide.org/rcc_hered.html

CancerGuide: Special Kidney Cancer Section What's New Kidney Cancer Home CancerGuide Home Must Read Kidney Cancer Home Kidney Cancer Resources Guide to Staging and Grading RCC Subtypes Major Areas Disease Confined to the Kidney Metastatic or Recurrent Disease Other Interesting Topics Hereditary Kidney Cancer Put Your Tumor On Ice! Hereditary Kidney Cancer The vast majority of kidney cancer cases are not hereditary, but a few percent of renal cell cancers are caused by hereditary syndromes. The purpose of this article is to help you tell whether there is reason to suspect you might have hereditary kidney cancer, and to suggest what to do if so. I do not go into detailed treatment recommendations. Special Notice NCI Seeks Families with Multiple Kidney Cancer Cases The Hereditary Kidney Cancer Program at the National Cancer Institute is looking for kidney cancer patients who also have a parent, child, sibling, or cousin with kidney cancer. See Does Kidney Cancer Run in Families? on their site for details. Reasons to Suspect You Might Have Hereditary Kidney Cancer Other people in your family have or had kidney cancer.

15. Cryosurgery, Cryoablation And Prostate Cancer Treatment By Galil Provides medical equipment for prostate and kidney cancer treatment such as cryosurgery and cryoablation and minimally invasive procedures. Also equipment for thoracic pain relief through cryogenic treatment. Included a large section for patients. Sites in Israel and in Woburn, Massachusetts. http://www.galilmedical.com

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16. Kidney Cancer - Diagnosis - Urologychannel kidney cancer or Renal cell carcinoma, attacks the kidneys, an essential part of the body s urinary system. While cancer in its http://www.urologychannel.com/kidneycancer/diagnosis.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement KIDNEY CANCER Overview Risk Factors Diagnosis Staging ... Nonsurgical Treatment Treatment Profiler Types Benign Tumors Find a Urologist CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy RESOURCES urologychannelMD Anatomy Clinical Trials Education ... What Is a Urologist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials print this ... email this Diagnosis If the physician suspects RCC, a series of examinations, procedures, and laboratory tests are performed to confirm the diagnosis. A thorough physical examination is performed to assess the patient's health and obtain information about symptoms and a medical history is taken to determine if there are risk factors for RCC. Imaging Tests One or more imaging tests are performed to obtain pictures of the kidney(s) and locate abnormalities. Some imaging tests require the injection of a special "tracer" material (dye or low-level radioactive isotope) into the patient's bloodstream. Computed tomography (CT scan) CT scan is a type of x-ray that produces a series of cross-sectional, three-dimensional images of internal organs and glands. It can detect tumors and, in some cases, lymph nodes enlarged by cancer.

17. National Cancer Institute - Kidney Cancer Home Page kidney cancer Home Page. What You Need To Know About™ kidney cancer Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney cancer. http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/cancer_type/kidney/

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18. Untitled Document Site contains information on urinary malignancies like kidney cancer and bladder cancer; also covers topics like impotence and urinary stones. http://www.sghhealth4u.com.sg/health4u/urology/

19. National Cancer Institute - What You Need To Know About Kidney Cancer return to top. kidney cancer Who s at Risk? Support for People with kidney cancer. Living with a serious disease such as kidney cancer is not easy. http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/kidney

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20. The NCI Kidney Cancer Treatment Web Page in cancercausing genes and that an improved understanding of these genetic mutations will lead to new techniques to diagnose and treat kidney cancer. http://web.ncifcrf.gov/research/kidney/bassci.html

Basic Science Research The fundamental hypothesis studied in the basic science research laboratories at the National Cancer Institute is that cancer of the kidney is caused by the accumulation of mutations in cancer-causing genes and that an improved understanding of these genetic mutations will lead to new techniques to diagnose and treat kidney cancer. Molecular Biology - Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma The biggest advance in the last 10 years in our understanding of kidney cancer has been the identification of the von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) gene. This gene was identified by studying more than 200 families with this illness from the United States, Canada and Europe. A large international group of investigators collaborated in this work which was reported in May 1993. Mutations in the VHL gene cause von Hippel-Lindau disease and also cause clear cell renal carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer. In clear cell renal carcinoma, the VHL gene is disabled and unable to do its normal job. In 75% of the clear cell renal carcinomas studied so far, the VHL gene was disabled either by mutation or by hypermethylation. Studies are in progress to determine how the VHL protein works to maintain normal cell growth.

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