Kidney Cancer Treatment | I D Cancer Center Lucknow
Overview
Kidney Cancer, also known as Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), develops when abnormal cells in the kidneys begin to grow uncontrollably. It usually affects adults, but can occur at any age. With advances in diagnosis and treatment—CT scans, MRI, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and precision radiotherapy—kidney cancer outcomes have markedly improved.
At I D Cancer Center, we offer comprehensive, personalized care for kidney cancer with a focus on early detection, accurate diagnosis, and patient comfort.
Kidney Cancer, also known as Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), develops when abnormal cells in the kidneys begin to grow uncontrollably. It usually affects adults, but can occur at any age. With advances in diagnosis and treatment—CT scans, MRI, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and precision radiotherapy—kidney cancer outcomes have markedly improved.
At I D Cancer Center, we offer comprehensive, personalized care for kidney cancer with a focus on early detection, accurate diagnosis, and patient comfort.
Types of Kidney Cancer
1. Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) (most common)
Includes subtypes:
Clear Cell RCC
Papillary RCC
Chromophobe RCC
Collecting Duct Carcinoma
Unclassified RCC
Includes subtypes:
Clear Cell RCC
Papillary RCC
Chromophobe RCC
Collecting Duct Carcinoma
Unclassified RCC
2. Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC)
Starts in the renal pelvis and behaves like bladder cancer.
Starts in the renal pelvis and behaves like bladder cancer.
3. Wilms’ Tumor
A childhood kidney cancer.
A childhood kidney cancer.
4. Renal Sarcoma
Rare form involving kidney’s connective tissue.
Rare form involving kidney’s connective tissue.
Causes & Risk Factors
Kidney cancer is linked to several modifiable and non-modifiable factors:
Kidney cancer is linked to several modifiable and non-modifiable factors:
Key Risk Factors
Smoking
High blood pressure
Obesity
Long-term painkiller use
Family history of RCC
Inherited conditions (VHL syndrome, Birt-Hogg-Dubé)
Exposure to chemicals (asbestos, cadmium)
Male gender
Older age
Smoking
High blood pressure
Obesity
Long-term painkiller use
Family history of RCC
Inherited conditions (VHL syndrome, Birt-Hogg-Dubé)
Exposure to chemicals (asbestos, cadmium)
Male gender
Older age
Symptoms
Kidney cancer may not cause early symptoms. As it grows, patients may notice:
Kidney cancer may not cause early symptoms. As it grows, patients may notice:
Common Symptoms
Blood in urine (most common sign)
Persistent back or flank pain
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Fever without infection
Lump or mass in the abdomen
Anemia
Loss of appetite
Swelling in legs
Any persistent urinary or abdominal symptoms require prompt evaluation.
Blood in urine (most common sign)
Persistent back or flank pain
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Fever without infection
Lump or mass in the abdomen
Anemia
Loss of appetite
Swelling in legs
Any persistent urinary or abdominal symptoms require prompt evaluation.
Diagnosis at I D Cancer Center
We follow a structured, NCCN-compliant approach for accurate diagnosis and staging.
We follow a structured, NCCN-compliant approach for accurate diagnosis and staging.
1. Clinical Evaluation
Medical history
Symptom assessment
Physical examination
Medical history
Symptom assessment
Physical examination
2. Laboratory Tests
Blood tests
Kidney function
Urine analysis
Blood tests
Kidney function
Urine analysis
3. Imaging Tests
Ultrasound (initial test)
CT Scan with contrast (gold standard)
MRI (for complex tumors)
PET-CT (for staging or advanced disease)
Ultrasound (initial test)
CT Scan with contrast (gold standard)
MRI (for complex tumors)
PET-CT (for staging or advanced disease)
4. Biopsy (when required)
Image-guided biopsy
Helps confirm histological subtype
Image-guided biopsy
Helps confirm histological subtype
5. Additional Tests
Chest imaging
Bone scan (if symptoms suggest spread)
Chest imaging
Bone scan (if symptoms suggest spread)
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on tumor size, location, spread, and patient health.
Treatment depends on tumor size, location, spread, and patient health.
⭐ 1. Surgery (Primary Treatment)
(Surgery performed at specialized partner centres; postoperative care at I D Cancer Center)
Partial Nephrectomy (tumor removal with kidney preservation)
Radical Nephrectomy (entire kidney removal)
Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery (minimally invasive)
Surgery is the most effective cure for localized RCC.
(Surgery performed at specialized partner centres; postoperative care at I D Cancer Center)
Partial Nephrectomy (tumor removal with kidney preservation)
Radical Nephrectomy (entire kidney removal)
Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery (minimally invasive)
Surgery is the most effective cure for localized RCC.
⭐ 2. Targeted Therapy
Advanced RCC responds well to targeted drugs that block tumor growth pathways.
Common agents:
Sunitinib
Pazopanib
Cabozantinib
Axitinib
These therapies slow cancer progression and improve survival.
Advanced RCC responds well to targeted drugs that block tumor growth pathways.
Common agents:
Sunitinib
Pazopanib
Cabozantinib
Axitinib
These therapies slow cancer progression and improve survival.
⭐ 3. Immunotherapy
Revolutionary treatments that activate the immune system:
Nivolumab
Pembrolizumab
Ipilimumab
Combination immunotherapy regimens
Highly effective in advanced or metastatic cases.
Revolutionary treatments that activate the immune system:
Nivolumab
Pembrolizumab
Ipilimumab
Combination immunotherapy regimens
Highly effective in advanced or metastatic cases.
⭐ 4. Radiation Therapy
Though kidney tumors are less sensitive to radiation, it plays an important role in:
Pain relief
Control of bone or brain metastases
Local tumor control when surgery is not possible
At I D Cancer Center, radiotherapy is delivered using:
IMRT
IGRT
VMAT
SRS/SBRT for metastatic sites
Though kidney tumors are less sensitive to radiation, it plays an important role in:
Pain relief
Control of bone or brain metastases
Local tumor control when surgery is not possible
At I D Cancer Center, radiotherapy is delivered using:
IMRT
IGRT
VMAT
SRS/SBRT for metastatic sites
⭐ 5. Ablative Therapies (selected cases)
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Cryoablation (freezing tumor)
Useful for older patients or those unfit for surgery.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Cryoablation (freezing tumor)
Useful for older patients or those unfit for surgery.
Living with Kidney Cancer
We support patients throughout their treatment journey with:
Nutritional guidance
Pain and symptom management
Counseling and psychological support
Rehabilitation services
Regular imaging follow-up
Long-term survivorship plans
Most patients return to active and healthy lives after timely treatment.
We support patients throughout their treatment journey with:
Nutritional guidance
Pain and symptom management
Counseling and psychological support
Rehabilitation services
Regular imaging follow-up
Long-term survivorship plans
Most patients return to active and healthy lives after timely treatment.
Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, experienced radiation oncologist
Advanced diagnostic imaging (CT/MRI/PET-CT coordination)
Evidence-based treatment plans
Precision radiotherapy technology (IMRT/IGRT/VMAT)
Access to the latest targeted and immunotherapy drugs
Compassionate environment and personalized care
Convenient location in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
Led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, experienced radiation oncologist
Advanced diagnostic imaging (CT/MRI/PET-CT coordination)
Evidence-based treatment plans
Precision radiotherapy technology (IMRT/IGRT/VMAT)
Access to the latest targeted and immunotherapy drugs
Compassionate environment and personalized care
Convenient location in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
