The VICC.ORG Directory of Cancers: Adult Cancers
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining of tubules (very small tubes) in the kidney. Learn more from the National Cancer Institute....
Treatment at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
- How to Make an Appointment
- What to Bring to Your First Appointment
- Find Doctors & Healthcare Providers Who Treat Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
- Find a Clinical Trial
- Clinical Trials Flowcharts for Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
Related Services at Vanderbilt
- VICC Urologic Oncology Program
- VICC Support & Resources: information for cancer patients & families about accomodations, counseling, nutrition services, support groups and more
- MyHealthAtVanderbilt: Vanderbilt Medical Center's Patient Portal, for individualized information and responses about billing, lab results, test results, appointment times and more
- Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health: combining traditional medicine with complementary therapies
Resources & Information About Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
- The National Cancer Institute's Overview of Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer: includes treatment, causes and research
- American Cancer Society
- American Foundation for Urologic Diseases
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Association of Cancer Online Resources
- Gilda's Club Nashville
- Hope Connection
- Kidney Cancer Association
- Patient and Family Resource Center
- Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center REACH for Survivorship Program
- Wellness Community
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