The problem with RCCs is that they can become quite large without causing any pain or discomfort. Unfortunately, there are presently no blood or urine tests available that screen for RCC in the general population. Laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood tests and cytoscopy. Staging has a dramatic impact on treatment options. This is a tumor that has invaded other parts of the kidney but has not spread to lymph nodes or other organs.
Radiation is used as either adjuvant therapy or primary therapy.
Patients who receive radiation as primary therapy may not be able to tolerate surgery. In addition, they may have cancer that has spread beyond the kidney. RCC is not very sensitive to radiation. Immunotherapy is used in cases where RCC has spread outside of the kidney. The goal of immunotherapy is to boost the body's immune system to more effectively fight off or destroy cancer cells.