Sometimes a special treatment called arterial embolization is used to treat renal cell cancer. This prevents the cancer cells from getting oxygen or other substances they need to grow. Treatment by stage Treatment of renal cell cancer depends on the type and stage of the disease, and the patient's age and general health. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered. Not all patients are cured with standard therapy and some standard treatments may have more side effects than are desired.
Clinical trials are ongoing in most parts of the country for most stages of renal cell cancer.
Lymph nodes in the area may also be removed. External beam radiation therapy to relieve symptoms in patients who cannot have surgery. This is usually done only in patients who cannot have surgery. Lymph nodes in the area may also be removed. External beam radiation therapy before or after radical nephrectomy.