Kidney Cancer

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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

Medications containing phenacetin, which were once commonly used over-the-counter painkillers, have been linked to RCC, typically in patients who...Read the full article