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Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor in the kidneys, often asymptomatic early, but may cause blood in urine, flank pain, and weight loss.
Kidney Cancer Rates in Merrimack: A Growing Concern A new study shows that kidney cancer rates in Merrimack are about 38% higher than expected. It also suggests another possible cluster in Manchester, as reported by Dartmouth researcher Megan Romano to a state commission on October 10. Study Overview These findings come from a preliminary study … Read more
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, located just below your ribcage on either side of your spine. They perform the vital job of filtering your blood, removing waste, and controlling blood pressure. When cells in the kidney begin to grow out of control, it leads to kidney cancer. … Read more
Stage 4 kidney cancer is very serious. It is hard to deal with. Patients and families face tough times. The five-year survival rate is 17%. This shows how severe it is. In the 1970s, only 23% lived more than ten years. By the 2010s, this went up to 49.5%. These changes show progress but also … Read more