The kidneys, the “purification plant” where we work in Remus, filter the blood and release the waste, play a vital role in the normal functioning of life-sustaining activities. However, kidney cancer, an “immediate guest”, could enter the kidney silently, threatening our health. Here, let’s get a complete picture of kidney cancer and know what to do with it.
I. The mysterious “face veil” of kidney cancer
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell cancer, is a malignant tumour originating from the urinary pelvis system of the kidney. Its causes are more complex and are now considered to be related to genetic, smoking, obesity, hypertension, prolonged exposure to certain chemical substances (e.g. aromatic aromatics, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, etc.) and the abuse of painkillers. Early symptoms of renal cancer are often not visible and, as the tumor grows, there may be typical symptoms such as blood urine (the urine is in the form of meat-washing samples or dark reds), waist pains (mostly blunt or perforated) and abdominal swellings, but the condition may have developed to a certain extent.
“Renal cancer scout”
Regular medical examinations
Ultrasound examinations in regular medical examinations are one of the important means of detecting kidney cancer. It provides a clear view of the kidney ‘ s form and structure and detects anomalies such as swelling within the kidney. For high-risk groups (e.g., family history of kidney cancer, long-term smoking, obesity, etc.), regular kidney ultrasound is recommended in order to detect potential problems at an early stage.
Urinary examination
While the urine tests of patients with kidney cancer may not always be unusual, there may be cases such as blood or protein urine. The urine test is simple and easy and can be used as one of the methods of initial screening.
III. “Combat tactics” for kidney cancer
1. Surgery
Surgical surgery is the main method of treatment for kidney cancer, including root-corruptectomy (which removes the whole kidney and the surrounding tissue) and renal unit surgery (which removes only the tumor and part of the surrounding tissue and keeps normal kidney tissues as far as possible). The choice of the procedure depends on the size of the tumor, its location and the patient ‘ s physical condition.
2. Target treatment
In the case of patients with advanced kidney cancer, the target-oriented therapy can work specifically at certain target points of tumour cells, inhibit the growth and spread of tumour cells, prolong the patient ‘ s lifespan and improve the quality of life.
3. Immunization treatment
The attack on tumour cells through the activation of the patient ‘ s own immune system provides new options for the treatment of late kidney cancer, some of which benefit.
IV. “Prevention shield” for kidney cancer
1. Healthy lifestyle
Prohibition of smoking and alcohol and reduction of damage to kidneys by harmful substances. Maintain appropriate weight to reduce the risk of obesity and hypertension by reducing the incidence of kidney cancer through a reasonable diet (e.g., excessive eating of vegetables and fruits, low consumption of high fat, high-heat food) and a modest exercise (e.g., aerobics with a medium strength of at least 150 minutes per week).
Avoiding exposure to harmful substances
At work and in life, minimize exposure to potentially carcinogenic chemicals, such as certain chemical cleaners, pesticides, etc., and take precautions.
3. Control of basic diseases
Actively treating chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, strictly in accordance with medical prescriptions, and regularly reviewing to ensure stable conditions.
While renal cancer is terrible, we can take the initiative, protect the kidneys and enjoy a good life in this fight against “immediate visitors”, provided that we are vigilant, that we are well screened, that we are active and that we develop good habits.