Kidney Cancer

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UK Kidney Cancer Resources (4 links) Renal cell cancer (kidney cancer) is a disease in which malignant cells arise from tissues of the kidney. This is one of the less common types of cancer and it occurs more frequently in men compared to women. The vast majority of renal cell cancers are histologically classed as adenocarcinomas, these may be subdivided into clear cell and granular cell types (in some cases the 2 types can occur together in the same tumour). There are other less common types of non-adenocarcinoma kidney cancers including transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis. Wilms' tumour is another type of kidney cancer, which is almost exclusively found in children. Kidney cancer (CancerHelp UK) Information about the cancer, diagnosis, treatment and living with the disease. Kidney Cancer UK KCUK was founded in January 2000 by 2 kidney cancer patients. It aims to inform patients and carers and to establish a network of individuals and groups in the UK. The Web site includes information, details of events, FAQs, and a discussion forum. The Diary of Kevin McKiernan - Sutton Guardian This Web site, produced by the Sutton Guardian, is an online journal of Kevin's battle with kidney cancer. The site includes the original newspaper article about Kevin's diagnosis at age 35, details of his stem cell transplant and related cancer links. Understanding Cancer of the Kidney (BACUP, UK) An on-line booklet See also International Kidney Cancer Resources