On World Kidney Cancer Day, specialists warn that this disease is often detected casually because it shows no symptoms in its early stages. Projections indicate a significant increase in cases, with a greater impact on men. Understanding risk factors and warning signs can make a crucial difference between a cure and an advanced illness.
On World Kidney Cancer Day, specialists warn about the projected surge in cases across Argentina, where it already ranks as the fifth most common cancer. With over 2,500 deaths annually, late diagnosis remains the deadliest enemy. Learn about risk factors, silent symptoms, and why early detection can save lives.
Every third Thursday of June, World Kidney Cancer Day raises awareness about a tumor that accounts for nearly 4% of cancer diagnoses in Argentina. The most concerning aspect: it can develop for months or years without causing symptoms, which explains why many diagnoses come when the disease is already advanced.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
