What should I do if I have kidney cancer?
Disease description:
My grandmother has been experiencing recurrent kidney pain. After examination, it was diagnosed as kidney cancer. What should we do if someone is diagnosed with kidney cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
After being diagnosed with kidney cancer, the following steps should be taken:
1. Diagnosis and Staging: Confirm the presence of kidney cancer and determine its stage through clinical examinations such as ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, or needle biopsy.
2. Selecting an appropriate treatment method: For early-stage kidney cancer, surgery is the first choice, such as nephron-sparing surgery or radical nephrectomy, which can be performed via laparoscopic or traditional open surgery. For locally advanced or metastatic kidney cancer, comprehensive treatment may be required, including medical treatments such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy, as well as possible chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
3. Adhering to treatment: During surgery or medication treatment, maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, avoiding harmful behaviors such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
4. Regular follow-up: Regular follow-up is necessary after kidney cancer treatment to promptly detect and manage any possible recurrence or metastasis.
