Thursday, October 09, 2008

Wilms' Tumor

Wilms' tumor is a rare kind of kidney cancer that affects children. It causes a tumor on one or both kidneys. Having certain inherited conditions or birth defects can add to the risk of developing Wilms' tumor. Children who are at risk must be screened for Wilms' tumor every three months awaiting they turn eight.

Possible signs of a kidney tumor contain a lump in the abdomen and blood in the urine. The tumor is usually diagnosed and detached in surgery. Other treatments take in chemotherapy, radiation, biologic therapy or a mixture. Biologic therapy, or immunotherapy, boosts your body's own aptitude to fight cancer. Most children through Wilms' tumor can be cure.

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