World Kidney Day: The 8 symptoms of kidney cancer

THE Cancer of renal occurs when kidney cells begin to multiply uncontrollably.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it is estimated that in 2018 kidney cancer will manifest approx. 63.340 people in the US (42,680 men and 22,660 women), while approx 14.970 people (10,010 men and 4,960 women) will die from the disease.

Kidney cancer Kidney cancer usually affects older people. The average age of diagnosis is 64 years, while this particular cancer is very rare in the population under 45 years of age.

Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common types of cancerwhich offend both men and women. The chances of a man developing this cancer at some point in his life are estimated at 1 in 48, while for women it is 1 in 83.

Signs and symptoms of kidney cancer:

In the early stages, kidney cancer usually does not cause obvious signs and symptoms. As the disease progresses, discomfort and health problems are more likely to occur.

On today's occasion World Kidney Day, in the following gallery you can see the 8 most common symptoms caused by kidney cancer.

It should be noted that these symptoms can also be attributed to other, less dangerous, diseases besides kidney cancer. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor for more complete information and evaluation

Anemia: Anemia is defined as a lower than normal mass of red blood cells in the blood. The number of circulating red blood cells can be easily determined with the help of a blood test.

Weight loss: Decreased appetite also leads to weight loss, but sometimes body weight decreases without changing eating habits or levels of physical exercise.

Fatigue: Fatigue is a symptom that characterizes almost all forms of cancer and whose intensity depends largely on the stage of the disease.

Fatigue: Fatigue is a symptom that characterizes almost all forms of cancer and whose intensity depends largely on the stage of the disease.

Loss of appetite: The desire to eat is noticeably reduced and therefore the amount of food consumed during the day also decreases.

Palpable mass (lump) on the side of the trunk or in the lower back: The mass is felt at the level of the kidneys, that is, just below the pancreas and gallbladder.

Pain in the lower back, on one side only, without previous injury: The pain "radiates" from the kidney to the back, causing it to be felt in the lower back.

Frequent fever: In the case of kidney cancer, the fever cannot be attributed to an infection and occurs at regular intervals.