Although it doesn’t always draw as much attention as other types of cancer, kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers, especially among people over 55. Over 14,000 Americans will die from the disease this year, but with advancing treatments, many more will extend their life and vitality.
The key, as is the case with most cancers, is to catch the disease early – although many symptoms don’t show up until advanced stages, there are some suspicious physical signs to watch out for that could indicate kidney cancer. We will teach you what is renal cell carcinoma warning signs. The list of symptoms are well organized, you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.
12Swollen Legs
In kidney cancer, liver and ovarian cancers, fluid can begin to build up within the tissues under the skin and above the circulatory system, causing visible swelling in the lower legs and ankles. This is known as edema, and it brings a puffy, heavy feeling that makes it difficult to walk and interferes with your range of motion.
Whether or not you have other symptoms of edema like rapid weight gain or a decreased amount of urine, swelling in the lower extremities is usually a cause for concern, and you need to visit your doctor to rule out a cancerous growth that’s interfering with the natural filtering mechanism of the kidneys.
