The symptoms may occur as a result of effects on kidney function or effects on neighboring organs. Symptoms vary, depending on how advanced the tumor is when it is found. Kidney cancer can be difficult to diagnose. Many kidney tumors are found when x-rays are taken for other reasons. The physical exam is critical to look for direct and indirect evidence of a tumor.
Recent symptoms are very important as well.
The findings of the recent medical history and physical will direct the lab and x-ray evaluation. For this reason, one or more ways to view the kidney and its function are used. The treatment for renal cell cancer depends on how large the tumor is, whether the tumor has spread to other parts of the body, and your overall physical condition. The best treatment for kidney cancer is usually surgical removal of the kidney. If the cancer has not spread to nearby lymph nodes or other tissues, the long-term survival rates are good.