Our role is to provide supportive, complementary therapies alongside conventional care where appropriate.
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01 / Overview
Also known as: Renal cancer, Renal cell carcinoma.
Kidney cancer may be found on a scan performed for another reason. Imaging and other investigations help the specialist establish the diagnosis and extent of disease. Kidney function, the other kidney, and overall health are important when discussing treatment.
02 / Types
The diagnosis on your pathology report guides the discussion. The main distinctions include:
03 / Symptoms
There may be no obvious symptoms at first. When symptoms occur, they need assessment because other conditions can cause similar changes.
Seek prompt medical advice for blood in the urine, persistent pain below the ribs, or a new swelling. Infection can also cause urinary symptoms and may need urgent treatment.
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04 / Stages
Staging describes tumour size and spread into nearby vessels, tissues, lymph nodes, or distant organs. Disease may remain within the kidney, extend locally, or spread elsewhere. A recurrence means cancer has returned after treatment. Your team should explain the exact stage from your scans and pathology.
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05 / Conventional care
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06 / Verita Life care
Care at Verita Life considers physical and mental wellbeing, emotional support, and lifestyle alongside oncology treatment.
Bring imaging reports, pathology if available, and recent kidney-function results. Include details of any kidney surgery and a list of medicines and supplements so the team can assess them in the context of your existing care.
07 / Therapies
The treatment families below explain the wider Verita Life service. They are not a list of treatments recommended for everyone with this diagnosis.
Your consultation is the place to discuss which options, if any, are appropriate alongside your current treatment. Ask about the purpose of each proposed therapy, its evidence for your cancer type, possible risks, and how it fits with your oncologist’s plan.
The treatments below are used across cancer types. Which ones apply to you is decided in your consultation.
08 / Questions
Renal cell carcinoma is the most common kidney cancer in adults. It begins in cells lining the kidney’s small tubules. Other cancers can also affect the kidney, so the diagnosis should name the specific type.
Source: National Cancer Institute
The extent of the cancer and your age and general health help guide treatment.
Source: National Cancer Institute
Bring imaging reports, any pathology results, recent kidney-function results, and records of kidney surgery. Include a list of medicines and supplements so the team can consider them alongside your existing care.
Source: Verita Life cancer guide
09 / Sources
Medically reviewed by Dr Thapana Tangshewinsirikul (Dr Tom), Oncology Director. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.
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