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Kidney cancer
Definition
- Wilms' tumor Wilms' tumor — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this rare childhood kidney cancer.
Tests and diagnosis
- Urine cytology Urine cytology — Overview covers definition, results of this urinary tract and bladder cancer test.
- Kidney biopsy Kidney biopsy — Overview covers definition, risks, results for this procedure to examine kidney tissue.
Treatments and drugs
- Nephrectomy (kidney removal) Nephrectomy — Overview covers treatment goals, risks, complications of kidney removal.
- Thalidomide: Research advances in cancer and other conditions Thalidomide — Comprehensive overview covers research, complications and uses, including treatment of multiple myeloma.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Meditation — Learn quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.
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