About Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer originates in the kidneys, which are two bean shaped organs found on either side of the spine, and aid in filtering the blood. As blood passes through the kidneys, waste products & unneeded water is collected into it and is turned into urine. Kidneys also produce three important hormones:
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Erythropoietin: This hormone is responsible for producing red blood cells with bone marrow.
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Renin: This hormone regulates blood pressure.
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Calcitriol: Helps our intestine to absorb calcium from the diet.
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Kidney Cancer is one of the ten most common cancers in both men and women.
