kidney and urinary tract disorders
Kidney Cancer
Prognosis for Kidney Cancer
Many factors affect prognosis, but the 5-year survival rate for people with small cancers confined to the kidney is greater than 90%. Cancer that has spread has a much worse prognosis. In these people, the goal is often to focus on controlling the disease spread, pain relief, and other means to improve comfort (see Symptoms During a Fatal Illness ). As with all terminal illnesses, planning for end-of-life issues (see 