Is kidney cancer prone to spreading?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on June 22, 2025
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The spread of cancer is caused by genes, and in the early stages of kidney cancer, it does not spread. If there is spreading, it indicates that the cancer has reached an advanced stage, and treatment becomes difficult at this time. If spreading occurs, the main goal is to control the disease and extend survival time, therefore, it is recommended that patients undergo biological treatment. Biological therapy can alleviate the clinical symptoms of late-stage tumor patients who have lost the opportunity for surgery, or where cancer cells have recurred or metastasized, and gradually helps to restore balance to the immune system. Normally, attention should be paid to a low-salt diet, eating light and vitamin-rich foods, and patients with severe edema and high blood pressure should avoid salt intake.

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Can kidney cancer patients eat mushrooms?

Patients with kidney cancer can eat mushrooms. They should pay special attention to their diet in daily life, as some foods can harm their body after consumption. It is advisable for kidney cancer patients to eat foods that enhance vitality and avoid spicy and stimulating foods, foods high in iodine, seafood, and also to abstain from drinking alcohol and smoking. Kidney cancer patients generally have less physical activity and poorer digestive functions, so they should primarily consume foods that are light and easy to digest. The diet of kidney cancer patients must ensure nutritional sufficiency and pay attention to a balanced diet, incorporating starchy foods like carrots and peas, as well as foods that enhance the body's anti-cancer abilities, such as mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms.

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Does kidney cancer affect the renal calyx?

Kidney cancer lesions can sometimes affect the renal calyces. This is because kidney cancer is a malignant disease characterized by invasion and metastasis. When the lesions from kidney cancer invade the surrounding renal tissues, this can impact the function of the renal calyces. Some patients may experience toxic side effects from chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and other related antitumor treatments for kidney cancer, which can also affect the renal calyces. In summary, the lesions from kidney cancer and related antitumor treatments can potentially affect and even lead to clinical manifestations of kidney damage, including complications such as hydronephrosis. Once the kidney cancer lesions affect the renal calyces, this can result in sequelae such as renal failure.

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Written by Zeng Zhong
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Is kidney cancer prone to spreading?

The spread of cancer is caused by genes, and in the early stages of kidney cancer, it does not spread. If there is spreading, it indicates that the cancer has reached an advanced stage, and treatment becomes difficult at this time. If spreading occurs, the main goal is to control the disease and extend survival time, therefore, it is recommended that patients undergo biological treatment. Biological therapy can alleviate the clinical symptoms of late-stage tumor patients who have lost the opportunity for surgery, or where cancer cells have recurred or metastasized, and gradually helps to restore balance to the immune system. Normally, attention should be paid to a low-salt diet, eating light and vitamin-rich foods, and patients with severe edema and high blood pressure should avoid salt intake.

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How many centimeters is kidney cancer in the early stage?

Generally speaking, kidney cancers smaller than 4 centimeters are usually considered early stage, but it still depends on individual circumstances, such as whether the tumor has spread or metastasized, and the malignancy level of the tumor cells. Thus, assessing whether it is early or advanced stage requires consideration of these specific factors, and it cannot be simply determined by size alone.

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How long can someone with kidney cancer and hematuria survive?

A common symptom of kidney cancer is painless visible blood in urine, which is also the primary initial symptom. It is intermittent and sometimes accompanied by blood clots. However, after exhibiting this symptom, how long a patient can live depends on individual constitution and the severity of the condition. Once discovered, early surgical treatment is recommended, followed by immunotherapy, such as using interferons and interleukins.