Learning About Renal Cancer - Dr. Ganesh Bakshi
Renal malignancies, affecting the vital organs responsible for detoxifying the blood, hold significant importance. According to the GLOBOCAN 2020 report, kidney cancers constitute 1.3% of India's total cancer cases. The incidence stands at 2 per 100,000 males and 1 per 100,000 females. Notably, 85% of these cases are classified as renal cell carcinomas (RCC). However, these reported figures might be underestimated due to inadequate reporting mechanisms. Anticipated factors like longer lifespans, improved diagnostics, increased awareness, and higher prevalence of risk factors could likely lead to a surge in future incidence. Risk Factors Associated with RCC Prominent risk factors encompass advanced age, tobacco consumption, obesity, hypertension, family history of renal cancers, and undergoing dialysis for chronic renal issues. Notably, newer data indicates a decreasing age of onset in India. Certain hereditary syndromes are intertwined with these risk factors. ...