Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the most common type of kidney cancer in the United States, is on the rise. Treatment for RCC is a full or partial nephrectomy. While some patients may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) prior to diagnosis of RCC, many more develop CKD after their nephrectomy, so they should be seen by a nephrologist for follow up care. If you have kidney cancer or know someone who has been diagnosed, please check back on our website this spring for new resources related to overall kidney health for those with RCC.

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