Why is kidney cancer reviewed every three months?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
Kidney cancer patients are typically advised to have follow-up examinations every three months because recurrence may occur after surgery. Therefore, follow-up checks every three months are recommended. This interval also aligns with the normal recovery period following treatment. In addition, kidney cancer patients require targeted therapy under a doctor's guidance, such as sunitinib tablets or sorafenib tablets.
Renal cell carcinoma typically requires follow-up examinations every three months because recurrence may occur after surgery, so it is recommended to have check-ups at this interval.
Renal cancer is usually caused by genetic factors, long-term smoking, and frequent exposure to carcinogenic chemicals. Having a family history of kidney cancer generally increases the risk of developing the disease. Prolonged and heavy smoking can produce chemical carcinogens that may lead to kidney cancer in severe cases. Individuals who are exposed over long periods to certain carcinogenic chemicals at work—such as those involved in petrochemical processing or coke production—are also at higher risk of developing renal cancer.
Common symptoms include a palpable mass in the kidney area, hematuria (blood in urine), and pain. Patients should seek timely medical evaluation and treatment, often involving surgical removal. When the tumor exceeds 7 cm in size, it is generally necessary to remove both the kidney and the tumor together, which benefits recovery. Kidney cancer patients are advised to undergo复查 every three months, as this interval aligns with the typical post-treatment recovery period for monitoring purposes.
In addition, patients with renal cancer may also require targeted drug therapy under a physician’s guidance, such as sunitinib tablets or sorafenib tablets.
