Kidneys are vital organs in the human body that aid in blood purification by removing waste from the bloodstream and excreting it as urine. Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell cancer, is the presence of cancerous cells in the kidney (RCC). This condition occurs when kidney cells cease to replicate normally and begin to grow rapidly, resulting in the formation of a tumor that can turn cancerous (malignant) or remain benign in rare cases(noncancerous). The majority of kidney cancers affect the tubule lining (the tiny tubes of the kidney responsible for absorption and water regulation). This is referred to as renal cell carcinoma. Kidney cancer is typically detected early, allowing for quick and simple treatment. It multiplies and spreads to other organs if left unnoticed.

The Apollo Gleneagles Hospital’s team of oncologists, surgeons, and a nephrologist review the case information, including the patient's history of previous illnesses, prescription medications, and comorbidities, and then develop the best treatment plan for them. Surgery is the best treatment option for cancer in its later stages, but if it is discovered early, there are other treatment options that may be less intrusive and easier to treat. If the cancer is more aggressive, the doctors may recommend a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. The Apollo Multispeciality Hospital's oncology center's primary goal is to protect kidney function while assisting patients in returning to normal life after treatment for kidney cancer. Nutrition counseling is also available to patients at the hospital.