Causes

Who is more likely to get kidney cancer

Anyone can get kidney cancer, but some things can increase your chances of getting it.

You may be more likely to get it if you:

have a close relative with kidney cancer
smoke
are overweight or living with obesity
have high blood pressure
have certain inherited genetic conditions, such as tuberous sclerosis
are having long-term dialysis for chronic kidney disease

How to reduce your chances of getting kidney cancer

You cannot always prevent kidney cancer. But making healthy changes can lower your chances of getting it.

Do

try to lose weight if you're overweight
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make lifestyle changes if you have high blood pressure, such as cutting back on salt, alcohol and caffeine

Important

It's important to get any symptoms of kidney cancer checked by a GP.

Even if you do not think you fit into any of the groups with a higher chance of getting it. Anyone can get kidney cancer.

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