English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
Kidney cancer — Classification and external resources Micrograph showing the most common type of kidney cancer (clear cell renal cell carcinoma). H E stain … Wikipedia
Kidney Cancer Assoc. — Founded in 1990 by Eugene P. Shonfeld, Ph.D., the Kidney Cancer Assoc. (KCA) is a nonprofit organization focused on uniting patients, family members, researchers, and physicians in an effort to eradicate kidney cancer. It works on research… … Wikipedia
stage III kidney cancer — Cancer is found in either (1) the kidney and in 1 nearby lymph node; or (2) an adrenal gland or in the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney, and may be found in 1 nearby lymph node; or (3) the main blood vessels of the kidney and may be found… … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage IV kidney cancer — Cancer has spread (1) beyond the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney and may be found in 1 nearby lymph node; or (2) to 2 or more nearby lymph nodes; or (3) to other organs, such as the bowel, pancreas, or lungs, and may be found in nearby… … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage I kidney cancer — The tumor is 7 centimeters or smaller and is found in the kidney only. Also called stage I renal cell cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage II kidney cancer — The tumor is larger than 7 centimeters and is found in the kidney only. Also called stage II renal cell cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
kidney cancer — malignant disease of the kidneys … English contemporary dictionary
stage III renal cell cancer — Cancer is found in (1) the kidney and in 1 nearby lymph node; or (2) an adrenal gland or in the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney, and may be found in 1 nearby lymph node; or (3) the main blood vessels of the kidney and may be found in 1… … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage IV renal cell cancer — Cancer has spread (1) beyond the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney and may be found in 1 nearby lymph node; or (2) to 2 or more nearby lymph nodes; or (3) to other organs, such as the bowel, pancreas, or lungs, and may be found in nearby… … English dictionary of cancer terms
kidney failure — A condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep body chemicals in balance. Acute or severe kidney failure happens suddenly (for example, after an injury) and may be treated and … English dictionary of cancer terms
