children s health issues
Wilms Tumor
Prognosis for Wilms Tumor
In general, Wilms tumor is very curable. If the tumor is only in the kidney, about 85% to 95% of children are cured. Even if the tumor has spread beyond the kidney, cure rates range from 60% to 90% depending on how abnormal the cancer cells appear during testing. The outcome is usually better in children who Are younger Have cancer cells that are less abnormal when the tumor is examined under a microscope Have a tumor that has not spread Do not have certain gene abnormalities Wilms tumor can return, typically within 2 years of diagnosis. Children whose cancer has returned can still be cured. 