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Kidney Cancer Symptoms (Renal Cell)

What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?

By , About.com Guide

Updated July 09, 2009

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Kidney Cancer Symptoms

There are many variations of kidney cancer. The most commonly diagnosed type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma. It accounts for more than 85% of kidney cancer diagnosis'.

The most commonly experienced kidney cancer symptoms (renal cell carcinoma) are:

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Unexplained, rapid weightloss

  • Leg and ankle swelling

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)

  • Fever

  • Presence of blood in urine (seen either by the eye, or microscopically)

  • Pain in side or lower back

  • Mass or lump in the abdomen


Keep in mind that these symptoms are also the signs for many other illnesses. Please see a health care professional if you are experiencing anything abnormal for further diagnosis.

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