Wilms tumour
What is Wilms tumour?
Wilms tumour starts in cells of the kidney and is the most common kidney cancer in children.
Risks for Wilms tumour
Risks for Wilms tumour are certain genetic conditions and a family history of the disease.
Symptoms of Wilms tumour
Common signs and symptoms of Wilms tumour include a painless lump in the abdomen, swelling of the abdomen and blood in the urine (pee).
Diagnosis of Wilms tumour
Wilms tumour can be diagnosed or ruled out by tests such as an ultrasound, a CT scan and blood chemistry tests.
Stages of Wilms tumour
The stage of Wilms tumour describes where the tumour is located and whether the cancer has spread.
If Wilms tumour spreads
Wilms tumour can spread (metastasize) to the structures and lymph nodes near the kidney, the lungs and the liver.
Prognosis and survival for Wilms tumour
Prognosis estimates the outcome for Wilms tumour. It depends on many factors including the type of tumour, stage and chromosome changes.
Treatments for Wilms tumour
Wilms tumour can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Supportive care
Supportive care for Wilms tumour helps children and their families meet physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Childhood kidney and renal pelvis cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many children in Canada are diagnosed with and die from childhood kidney and renal pelvis cancer in a certain time frame.
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