Kidney cancer affects men about twice as often as women. most people who contract this disease are over the age of 50.
Causes
the exact causes of kidney cancer are not well understood. kidney cancer is not contagious; no one can catch any type of cancer from another person.
scientists have learned that smoking is a major risk factor for kidney cancer. smokers are twice as likely to get this disease as nonsmokers. several studies also suggest that the risk of developing kidney cancer may be higher than average among people with certain jobs. groups with increased risk include coke oven workers and those who work with asbestos. research also shows that being overweight can increase the chance of getting some types of cancer. kidney cancer may be one of them.
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Thursday, August 6, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Diagnosis for kidney stones
If not diagnosed as early as possible, kidney stones can cause a person a great deal of pain and discomfort. Aside from that, it can also cause people to develop many complications as time go by. To avoid the pain brought by the development of kidney stones and its risks to your health, it is a must that you undergo immediate diagnosis once you suspect that there’s something wrong.
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