Is kidney cancer contagious?

Is kidney cancer contagious?

1. Kidney cancer is generally not contagious, but long-term untreated it can endanger the patient's health and even his life.

2. Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the renal parenchymal urinary tubule epithelial system. Its onset is related to gene mutation, smoking, obesity, heredity, hypertension and antihypertensive treatment. Kidney cancer is accompanied by tumor growth and infiltration, which may involve adjacent organs such as the ureter and adrenal glands, as well as the lungs, bones, liver, etc., but it will not be transmitted through body fluids, diet, close contact, etc.

3. If you have symptoms such as unexplained hematuria, unilateral low back pain, unexplained significant weight loss, abdominal mass, etc., you should seek medical attention in time and make a diagnosis through physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging examinations, pathological biopsy, etc. Common treatments include radical nephrectomy, nephrectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, etc. The specific treatment plan should be determined according to the progression of the disease and the patient's physical condition.

4. During the treatment, you should go to the hospital for regular follow-up, strengthen your nutrition, exercise appropriately, enhance your own resistance, and improve your quality of life.