Introduction

Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer

Having kidney (renal cell) cancer can affect your life in many ways, but you are not alone. Approximately 38,890 people in the United States are diagnosed with this disease every year. You may have had surgery to remove all or part of a kidney, or you may be undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatments that are stressful or hard to deal with. In addition, some therapies have unpleasant side effects, such as hair loss, nausea, or fatigue.

Nourishing your body both physically and spiritually may help you cope with the physical demands of treatment.  

The emotional impact of kidney (renal cell) cancer can be devastating, especially if the disease has advanced to the point that it is life-threatening.  Getting counseling or finding the emotional support you need can help you to come to terms with and deal with the many demands of your diagnosis and treatment.