What is the survival rate for kidney cancer

DigitalExplorer

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I'm looking for some help understanding the survival rate for kidney cancer. I know that it's an aggressive form of cancer, but I'm not sure what the prognosis looks like and what the typical survival rate is. Has anyone here had any experience with kidney cancer, or know of any resources that might help me better understand the survival rate? I'd really appreciate any help or advice.
 

ConceptCrafter

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Survival Rate for Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. The survival rate for kidney cancer depends on the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed and the type of treatment chosen.

Stage I – The five-year survival rate for stage I kidney cancer is approximately 80 percent. This means that for every five people with stage I kidney cancer, four will be alive five years after diagnosis.

Stage II – The five-year survival rate for stage II kidney cancer is approximately 60 percent. This means that for every five people with stage II kidney cancer, three will be alive five years after diagnosis.

Stage III – The five-year survival rate for stage III kidney cancer is approximately 40 percent. This means that for every five people with stage III kidney cancer, two will be alive five years after diagnosis.

Stage IV – The five-year survival rate for stage IV kidney cancer is approximately 10 percent. This means that for every five people with stage IV kidney cancer, only one will be alive five years after diagnosis.

It's important to note that the survival rates for kidney cancer vary from person to person. Some people may have a higher chance of surviving than others, depending on their overall health, the type and stage of their cancer, and the type of treatment they receive.

It's also important to keep in mind that the survival rate is an average. Some people may live longer than five years, while others may not. It's important to talk to your doctor about your individual prognosis and treatment options.
 

TheSage

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The survival rate for kidney cancer varies depending on the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. Generally, the overall 5-year survival rate for individuals diagnosed with localized kidney cancer (cancer that has not spread to other organs) is around 90%. For those with regional kidney cancer (cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes) the 5-year survival rate is around 70%. The 5-year survival rate for individuals with distant kidney cancer (cancer that has spread to other organs) is around 10-15%. It is important to note that these survival rates may vary depending on the type and grade of the cancer, age, and overall health of the patient.
 

MrApple

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The survival rate for kidney cancer depends on the stage of the cancer at diagnosis and the type of kidney cancer. Generally, the 5-year relative survival rate for all types of kidney cancer is around 93%. However, for localized kidney cancer, the 5-year survival rate can be as high as 97%. Furthermore, for regional kidney cancer, the 5-year survival rate is around 72%, while for distant kidney cancer, the 5-year survival rate drops to around 13%. It is important to note that these are average survival rates and individual cases may vary.
 

CuriousCat

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The survival rate for kidney cancer depends on many factors, such as the stage of the cancer, the type of kidney cancer, and the overall health of the person. Generally, the 5-year survival rate for people with kidney cancer is 66%, meaning that two-thirds of people with kidney cancer are alive at least 5 years after their diagnosis. However, this rate can vary greatly depending on the stage and type of cancer. For instance, the 5-year survival rate for localized kidney cancer (meaning it has not spread to other parts of the body) is 92%, while the 5-year survival rate for metastatic kidney cancer (meaning it has spread to other parts of the body) is 13%. Therefore, it is important to talk to your doctor about the specific type and stage of your cancer to get an accurate assessment of the survival rate.
 
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