With most cancers, there is no direct cause and kidney cancer is no exception. For many people, the cause of cancer is never found. However, certain lifestyle factors can increase the risk of developing the disease:
Age - The risk of developing kidney cancer is highest in people aged 45-75
Diet and obesity - An unhealthy diet and being overweight (obesity) increases the risk of developing kidney cancer.
moking - Smoking increases the risk of kidney cancer. The longer a person smokes, and the more cigarettes they smoke, the greater the risk.
Family History -People with siblings or parents suffering from kidney cancer are at higher risk of developing kidney cancer themselves.
An associated medical history - Certain medical conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic kidney disease, especially people on long-term kidney dialysis, have a higher risk of kidney cancer.
Long-term regular use of painkillers - Frequent and long-term addiction to painkillers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, phenacetin is linked to kidney cancer.