Why is kidney cancer called lucky cancer

The saying that kidney cancer is called a lucky cancer is neither scientific nor objective. It is mainly based on a misunderstanding of the treatment process and prognosis of kidney cancer. The reason why kidney cancer is considered lucky by some people is mainly because it is not sensitive to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, so it does not need to undergo these auxiliary treatments that may bring additional burdens after surgery, thus giving the impression that the disease is less malignant, progresses slowly, and has a better prognosis. However, this does not mean that kidney cancer itself is luckier than other cancers, but rather reflects the uniqueness of its treatment characteristics, which generally include the uniqueness of treatment characteristics, relatively good prognosis, limitations of treatment methods, psychological feelings, and comparisons with other cancers.

1. Uniqueness of treatment characteristics: Kidney cancer, especially renal clear cell carcinoma, is less sensitive to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. After surgical treatment, adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy are usually not required. This simplified treatment method reduces the pain and side effects during treatment compared to other cancers that require comprehensive treatment.

2. Relatively good prognosis: Early renal cancer has a relatively good prognosis after radical surgery. According to statistics, the 5-year survival rate of stage I patients with tumors still confined to the kidney can reach 60% to 80%. This high survival rate is one of the reasons why renal cancer is called "lucky cancer".

3. Limitations of treatment methods: Although kidney cancer seems "lucky" in some aspects, it actually faces the challenge of relatively limited treatment methods. In addition to surgery, there are relatively few auxiliary treatment methods for kidney cancer, which to a certain extent limits the diversity and flexibility of treatment options. However, the progress of molecular targeted drugs and immunotherapy in recent years has provided new possibilities for the treatment of kidney cancer.

4. Psychological feelings: For patients, not having to undergo adjuvant treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy may make them feel more relaxed and optimistic. This psychological feeling has also promoted the spread of the saying "lucky cancer" to a certain extent.

5. Comparison with other cancers: Compared with other cancers with higher malignancy and more complicated treatment processes, kidney cancer does appear to be relatively "lucky" in some aspects. But this does not mean that kidney cancer itself is not harmful, and its potential threat to life and health should not be ignored.

Kidney cancer is called a "lucky cancer" mainly because of its treatment characteristics and relatively good prognosis. Although kidney cancer does have certain advantages in some aspects, we should also recognize the limitations of its treatment methods and the potential threat to life and health.