Surgery
Surgery is the gold-standard method for treating most kidney cancers.
Radiation can also be used as a palliative treatment to help relieve symptoms, such as bone pain.
Side effects of radiation may include skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, or tiredness.
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This means they will closely watch the tumor and perform regular diagnostic testing.
You won’t receive any treatment unless the cancer progresses to the point that you need treatment.
Prescriptions
There are several types of medical therapies used to treat renal cell carcinoma.
These may be given one at a time or in combination with each other.
They may also be used along with surgery or another procedure.
Targeted Treatments
Targeted therapies focus on certain abnormalities in cancer cells.
Some targeted treatments do both.They can be given as a pill or intravenously.
Renal cell carcinoma has different subtypes, with clear cell being the most common one.
These drugs are usually given as an injection or infusion.
Its usually an option after targeted treatments and immunotherapy drugs have already been tried.
Talk to your oncologist or other healthcare provider if you’re interested in learning more about these treatments.
A Word From Verywell
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