Wilms Tumor Staging
After making a diagnosis of Wilms tumor; doctors need to assess how advanced the tumor is; including how large it is; how far it has spread; and whether it has invaded other tissues. The staging system used to describe the extent of spread of ... [... more]
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Wilms' tumor
Wilms' tumor - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this childhood kidney cancer. Wilms' tumor is a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Also known as nephroblastoma, it's the most common malignant tumor of the ... [... more]
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Wilms tumor
Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the kidney. Having certain genetic syndromes or birth defects can increase the risk of developing Wilms tumor. Having certain ... [... more]
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Pregnancy Possible After Wilms Tumor Treatment
Women who received radiation to treat Wilms tumor, a childhood kidney cancer, are at increased risk of complications during pregnancy and should be carefully monitored by their doctors, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology ... [... more]
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What Are The Key Statistics For Wilms' Tumor?
Between 400 and 500 new cases of Wilms' tumors are diagnosed each year in the United States. About 6% of all cancers in children are Wilms' tumors. Wilms' tumor occurs most often in the first 5 years of life, usually around ages 3 and 4. It is ... [... more]
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Can Wilms Tumor Be Found Early?
On the other hand, screening for Wilms tumor is very important for children who have syndromes or birth defects known to be linked to this disease. Most doctors recommend physical exams done by a specialist and ultrasound exams on a regular basis ... [... more]
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Wilms Tumor - Childhood
Cancer.Net Feature Article: Preparing Your Child for Medical Procedures, 7/08 Cancer.Net Feature Article: Late Effects of Childhood Cancer, 3/08 Wilms tumor is a type of childhood cancer that begins in the kidneys. Every person has two kidneys. ... [... more]
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The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Wilms' Tumor: A ...
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