Learn About Kidney Cancer
Cancer is caused by malignant (cancerous) cells that grow and multiply without control. When cancer begins in the tissues of a kidney, it is called kidney cancer (or renal cancer).
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer begins in the kidneys - two large, bean-shaped organs - one located to the left, and the other to the right of the backbone.
Featured Treatment Areas
Cancer-Related Pain Services
Massachusetts General Hospital's Pain Management Center offers advanced pain management therapies for patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of cancer-related pain.
Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer
The Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital provides guidance on fertility preservation for cancer patients to help protect their future reproductive options.
Genitourinary Program
Specialists in the Genitourinary Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology are renowned for their expertise in using advanced radiation therapies to treat cancers of the urinary tract (males and females) and the reproductive tract (males).
Kidney Transplant Program
The Adult Kidney Transplant Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provides individualized, ongoing care for patients with end-stage renal disease (kidney failure).
Pediatric Transplant Program
MassGeneral Hospital for Children provides individualized, multi-disciplinary, family friendly care to every child who needs a kidney or liver transplant.
PET-CT
PET-CT services are available in Boston, Chelsea and Danvers.
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Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.