Overview
Stage 1 Kidney Cancer is when the cancer has not spread outside of the Kidney. It is the least aggressive form of Kidney Cancer.
Understanding your Stage 1 Kidney Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview of Stage 1 Kidney Cancer.
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Stage 1 Kidney Cancer means that the tumor is 7 centimeters or smaller, about the size of a small peach. It also means that only one of your kidneys has been affected by the cancer.
What Tests Will I Need and Why?
Urine, Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.
Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.
If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.
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Stage 1 Kidney Cancer Definition
Stage 1 kidney cancer is defined as cancer that is confined to the kidney. At this stage, the tumor is typically 7 centimeters or smaller in greatest dimension. It has not spread beyond the kidney to nearby lymph nodes or distant parts of the body. This early stage indicates that the cancer is localized, which generally allows for more effective treatment options and a better prognosis compared to later stages.
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 1 Kidney Cancer Prevention
Prevention strategies for Stage 1 kidney cancer, as well as for kidney cancer in general, include:
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity is a risk factor for kidney cancer.
- Quit Smoking: Smoking is linked to an increased risk of kidney cancer.
- Manage High Blood Pressure: Properly managing hypertension can help reduce risk.
- Eat a Balanced Diet: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in red and processed meats, may lower cancer risk.
- Exercise Regularly: Engage in regular physical activity.
- Limit Exposure to Certain Chemicals: If you work with chemicals such as asbestos or certain industrial substances, use protective equipment and follow safety guidelines.
Regular check-ups and lifestyle modifications can help reduce the risk of developing kidney cancer.
Source: Cancernetwork.com
Stage 1 Kidney Cancer Survival Rate
According to SEER data, Stage 1 kidney cancer has a survival rate of 93%. For example, if the 5-year relative survival rate for a specific stage of kidney cancer is 93%, it means that patients who have that cancer are, on average, about 93% as likely as patients who don’t have that cancer to live for at least 5 years after being diagnosed.
Source: Cancer.gov
Stage 1 Kidney Cancer Symptoms
Early kidney cancers usually do not cause any signs or symptoms, but larger ones might. Some possible signs and symptoms of kidney cancer include:
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Low back pain on one side (not caused by injury)
- A mass (lump) on the side or lower back
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss not caused by dieting
- Fever that is not caused by an infection and that doesn’t go away
- Anemia (low red blood cell counts)
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 1 Kidney Cancer Treatment
Early kidney cancer (stage 1 or 2) is localised, which means the cancer is found in the kidney only or has not spread very far. The main treatment is surgery. to remove the tumor. Now click here to Compare Your Latest Treatment Options.
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 1 Kidney Cancer Recurrence Rate
The overall prognosis for stage 1 kidney cancer shows an excellent outcome of 93% for the 5-year survival rate, but 7% of the patients still experience recurrence.
Source: Cancernetwork.com
