Kidneys help to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate blood pressure. But like many organs, they can face silent threats ...

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A biobank for pediatric kidney tumors plays a key role in identifying hereditary causes of Wilms tumors. New insights gained with its help enable better risk assessment for affected families and ...

Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney cancer. Learn about it and how to spot symptoms.

Genetic mutations in a gene called REST have been shown to cause Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer that occurs in children.

It’s also unclear what can cause kidney cancer, though the Mayo Clinic says those with certain inherited conditions, or a family history of kidney disease are at a high risk.

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) comprises 80% of all primary kidney malignancies and causes 90% of kidney cancer deaths. But it is notoriously tough to diagnose. RCC is not easily ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade revealed Thursday that nearly half of one of his kidneys was removed in late 2023 after doctors found a cancerous tumor.

While kidney cancer does not often cause symptoms at the onset, they can develop over time, the Mayo Clinic explains.

While kidney cancer does not often cause symptoms at the onset, they can develop over time, the Mayo Clinic explains.