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Exploring Treatments of Kidney Cancer

Exploring Treatments of Kidney Cancer

by | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized

 

Z Urology is compiled of a team of fellowship-trained medical professionals that know the ins and outs of Kidney Cancer. It is important to note that if you have any concern about the health of your kidneys, to contact us immediately. Although kidney cancer may not show symptoms at times, early detection is always key to treating any illness. Early detection signs of kidney cancer include lower abdominal pain. Especially in the side due to the kidneys being located on either side of your lower back. However, if it any time you experience blood within the urine, this is very important to note. Many times, this will only happen once and you must be examined immediately!

 

Treatments of Kidney Cancer

 

Kidney Cancer has been treated in many different ways. In recent years, systemic therapy, surgery or immunotherapy are the main treatments.

  • Systemic Therapy
    • Systemic therapy is the used of drugs or treatments that effect the entire body. These drugs are targeting cancer cells that have spread throughout the body. Types of systemic therapy include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy.
  • Immunotherapy
    • Immunotherapy is a specific type of systemic therapy that involves strengthening your immune system. In order for you body to fight back the spread of cancer in its advanced stages, immunotherapy gives your immune system a fighting chance.
  • Surgery
    • Hopefully, you and your doctor are able to discover Kidney Cancer in its most early stages. If so, then surgery will be the targeted treatment. There are other advanced surgeries that would target multiple areas affected by the disease. However, these methods are usually discussed and unless an emergency surgery is necessary, other systemic therapy methods will be taken.

 

If you have any signs or symptoms that are causing you worries, feel free to contact Z Urology today! Our offices are able to be found all over South Florida. We have locations in Pompano Beach, Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale! Call us at (954) 714-8200.