Kidney cancer 
definition
disease in which kidney cells become malignant (cancerous)
and grow out of control, forming a tumor.
pathophysiology
Renal cancer occurs in a non hereditary and hereditary form, process and both forms are associated with structural alterations of the third arm of the chromosomes
The tissue of origin for renal cell carcinoma is the renal
proximal tubuler epithelium.
Genetic studies of the families at high risk for developing renal cancer led to cloning of genes whose alteration result in tumor formation
clinical manifestation
Hypercalcemia
Night sweat, malaise
Hypertension
Weight loss, fever
A varicocele
causes
Treatment for kidney failure
Exposure to certain substances
DNA mutations
Family history of kidney disease
nursing care
Acute pain- report maximum pain releaf, follow prescribed
pharmacological regimens
Imbalanced nutrition- take necessary nutrients and maintain
stable weight
Ancicipatory grieving- identify and express feelings, continue normal life activities, verbalise the understanding of dying process
Risk for fluid deficit- adequat fluid volume intake
Risk of infection- remain afrebile and achieve timely healing,
identify and participate in interventions to prevent risk of
infection
Diagnostic test
Intravenous pyelogram
Blood test
Ultrasound
Urine test
CT scan
Pharmacological management
Biological therapy
Targeted therapy
Treatment to heat cancer cells
Renal tumor ablation
Treatment to freeze cancer cells
treatment
Radical nephrectomy.
Partial nephrectomy
Chemotherapy
Radiofrequency ablation
prevention
quitting smoking
lowering blood pressure
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat
references
Partin AW, et al., eds. Malignant renal tumors. In: Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 8, 2020.
Kidney cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/default.aspx. Accessed May 8, 2020.