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TREATMENT OF RENAL CELL CARCINOMA
Kidney Cancer
The American Cancer Society predicts that over 35,000 Americans will be diagnosed with kidney cancer in
2004. The estimate includes over 22,000 new cases of kidney cancer in men and over 13,000 in women.
To treat patients with kidney cancer, Dr. Chris Teigland engages a multi-disciplinary team from Carolinas Medical Center.
The primary treatment for kidney cancer is surgery. In fact, over 50 percent of patients with kidney cancer are cured with surgery. Most surgery for kidney cancer is now done at CMC via a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach. Dr. Teigland's team at CMC is a regional center of excellence for laparoscopic renal surgery.
In some cases, however, the cancer presents beyond the localized stage initially or recurs following surgery. Advanced kidney cancer commonly affects the lungs, bone, liver, or brain. In advanced cases, patient care may involve other treatment options, including:
If additional treatment beyond surgery is required, Dr. Chris Teigland discusses these approaches with patients, recommends a course of action, and coordinates patient care among CMC specialists as needed.
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