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Cancer of the renal pelvis or ureter is cancer that forms in the pelvis or the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis or ureter.Cancer can grow in the urine c... |
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Symptoms
Back pain, located where ribs and spine meet Bloody urineBurning, pain, or discomfort with urinationDark, rust-colore...
Causes
Cancer can grow in the urine collection system, but is uncommon. As a group, renal pelvis and ureter cancers account ...
Tests
A physician will examine the abdomen by touch. Rarely is there a lump (mass) or enlarged kidney.
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to eliminate the cancer. Surgery to remove all or part of the kidney (nephrectomy) is usuall...
Prevention
- Smoking Cessation
- Protective gloves
- Avoid Long-Term use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammato...
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