Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can feel overwhelming, so it’s important that you understand your condition. In this section, you can learn more about advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma) using the information and overview video.
Understanding Your Cancer
WHAT IS KIDNEY CANCER?1
The kidneys are two organs that are part of the urinary system. The kidneys filter blood to remove excess water and waste substances. These waste products are then made into urine.
Kidney cancer usually only affects one kidney. It is very uncommon for cancer to be in both kidneys.
TYPES OF KIDNEY CANCER1
Renal cell cancers
There are different types of kidney cancer. Around 80% of kidney cancers are renal cell cancers (RCC), which start in the cortex of the kidney.
There are various types of RCC. The most common type is clear cell renal cancer.
Some of the less common types include:
- Papillary renal cell cancer
- Chromophobe renal cell cancer
Other types of kidney cancer:
Kidney cancer can also start in the ureter and renal pelvis, although this is rare. If the cancer starts in the renal pelvis, this is usually a type of cancer called urothelial cancer or transitional cell carcinoma.
Another rare type of kidney cancer is collecting duct cancer (CDC). This cancer has features of both RCC and of urothelial cancer.
UNDERSTANDING KIDNEY CANCER AND YOUR TREATMENT
This video provides an introduction to kidney cancer and gives an overview of treatment with Cabometyx®.
Reference:
- Kidney cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support. November 2021. Available at: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/kidney-cancer (Accessed: October 2023).
For further information, please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet provided with your medicine.