Common Prevention Methods And Treatments For Kidney Cancer

Lose Excess Weight

More than 25 percent of kidney cancer cases in the U.S. are related to weight. Specifically, they are related to people who are overweight or obese. Carrying excess weight also increases blood pressure, so patients must deal with this additional risk as well. Those who are overweight have more blood passing through the filters in their kidneys than someone who is of a normal weight. More renal plasma flows through the kidneys of those who are overweight as well. This results in more opportunities for substances to damage kidney cells. More cellular damage in the kidneys increases the risk of kidney cancer.

This means losing weight is vital. This not only prevents kidney cancer, but also makes treatments more tolerable. The two components of losing weight are diet and exercise. Eating whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy is a great start. Of course, more is needed to have a shot at losing excess weight. Everyone needs to get regular exercise. People who already exercise and still need to lose weight need even more exercise to see results.

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