# Kidney Cancer

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Kidney, Adrenal Gland, or Ureter Cancer

**Alternative Labels:**

- Nephric Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Renal Cell Carcinoma

## Definition

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the kidneys, the two bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma, and treatments often include surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and, in some cases, radiation therapy.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDF3VrmH1eapfkrSQstevLs

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