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Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Stories

Kidney cancer can develop in adults and children. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell (cancer forms on the outside or cortex of the kidney) and urothelial cancer (cancer forms in kidney lining). Renal cell carcinoma accounts for about 85% of all kidney cancers.

Explore below for our in-depth kidney cancer stories from our community members who share everything from first symptoms to navigating life with cancer.

Table Of Contents
  1. Hear From People Living with Kidney Cancer
  2. Kidney Cancer Resources
  3. Kidney Cancer Symptoms
  4. Navigating Life with Cancer

Hear From People Living with Kidney Cancer

Renal Cell Carcinoma Stories

The most common form of kidney cancer. The cancer begins to form in the lining of the renal tubules in the kidney. Renal tubules are responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Transitional Cell Carcinoma Stories

A form of kidney cancer that starts in the transitional cells lining of the renal pelvis and ureter.

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Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma Stories

A form of kidney cancer that begins in the small tubes located in the kidney that filter blood and make urine. The cancer forms small finger-like projections called papillae.

Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma Stories

A very rare form of kidney cancer that also begins in the small tubes located in the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. The chromophore cells are larger than papillae and appear pink or clear under a microscope.

Kidney Cancer Resources

Kidney Cancer Symptoms

Kidney cancer symptoms

Kidney cancer can be hard to detect as warning signs are slowly developing. Learn about the early signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney cancer from real-life patients.