Living with Clear cell carcinoma of kidney
A kidney cancer named for how its cells look under a microscope, most often found in adults.
Understanding Clear cell carcinoma of kidney
The name refers to how the cancer cells look under a microscope. It occurs when cells in the kidney quickly increase in number and form a lump (mass). GARD lists onset in adults and older adults.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists and kidney specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Kidney Cancer Association may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Kidney specialists (nephrologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Kidney Cancer Association
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Kidney Cancer Association and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the exact cause is unknown. Smoking, heavy use of certain medications, and genetic conditions like von Hippel-Lindau syndrome may contribute.
Also known as: ccrcc; clear cell adenocarcinoma of kidney; clear cell adenocarcinoma of the kidney; clear cell adenocarcinoma, kidney; clear cell carcinoma of the kidney; clear cell kidney carcinoma
Patient organizations
- Kidney Cancer AssociationClear cell carcinoma of kidney · United States
- KCCureClear cell carcinoma of kidney · United States
- National Kidney FoundationKidney diseases · United States
- Renal Support NetworkKidney diseases · United States
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