Kidney Cancer

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Kidney Cancer(Free Handout)

Risk Factors

There are several risk factors associated with kidney cancer

Smoking

There is strong evidence that cigarette, pipe, and cigar smoking doubles a person's risk for developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Researchers estimate that 25% to 30% of all renal cell cancers are directly attributable to smoking.

Overuse of Painkillers

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