Renal and Urinary Cancers

Renal and Urinary Cancers encompass a range of cancers that occur in the urinary system, including those of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and prostate. Bladder cancer is the most common type of renal and urinary cancer and is often caused by smoking or long-term exposure to certain chemicals. The risk for kidney cancer increases with age, obesity, cigarette smoking, and certain genetic disorders. Ureters are also vulnerable to cancer, although this is less common than other types of cancers in the urinary system. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men and can cause urinary problems such as difficulty urinating.

Treatment for any type of renal and urinary cancer depends on the size, stage, location, and type of cancer. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these treatments. Your best chance for successful treatment depends on early diagnosis by visiting a specialized cancer hospital to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.