Kidney cancer may go unnoticed in the early stages because there are rarely symptoms in these stages. As it progresses, this cancer can cause symptoms like blood in the urine, and pain in one side of the lower back. The other ways that kidney cancer can start to affect the body include: - A loss of appetite - Generalized fatigue - A visible lump on your lower back or side - Swollen lymph nodes - Fever that isn’t associated with an illness - Unexpected weight loss - Anemia (low levels of red blood cells) If kidney cancer is left untreated it can spread to other areas of the body such as the lungs, brain, and bones. This means that it is important to get an early diagnosis of kidney cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment are effective at treating kidney cancer and can prevent it from spreading. Mohamed & Associates Urology Center can diagnose and treat kidney cancer. Finding it early can make it much more manageable. Call us for more information about kidney cancer and how we can help. We serve patients from Smithfield NC, Selma NC, Clayton NC, Princeton NC, Whitley Heights NC, Four Oaks NC, Pine Level NC, Kenly NC, and surrounding areas.