There are many variations of kidney cancer. The most commonly diagnosed type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma. It accounts for more than 85% of kidney cancer diagnoses.

The most commonly experienced kidney cancer symptoms (renal cell carcinoma) are:

*  Chronic fatigue
*  Unexplained, rapid weightless
*  Leg and ankle swelling
*  Hypertension (high blood pressure)
*  Fever
*  Presence of blood in urine (seen either by the eye, or microscopically)
*  Pain in side or lower back
*  Mass or lump in the abdomen

Keep in mind that these symptoms are also the signs for many other illnesses. Please see a health care professional if you are experiencing anything abnormal for further diagnosis.

- By Wim Willis