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    What are the causes and risk factors of Kidney cancer?

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  • Dr Stuart Menogue

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    Dr Stuart Menogue is a specialist Urological Surgeon located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore. His special interests include Robotic Surgery for the treatment … View Profile

    The exact cause of kidney cancer is often unclear, but there are several risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease:

    Smoking: Tobacco use is a major risk factor for kidney cancer.

    Obesity: Excess body weight increases the risk.

    High Blood Pressure: Hypertension is associated with an increased risk.

    Family History: A family history of kidney cancer or certain genetic conditions can raise the risk. Certain Genetic Conditions: Conditions like von Hippel-Lindau disease or hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma increase susceptibility.

    Exposure to Certain Chemicals: Occupational exposure to certain chemicals like asbestos, cadmium, and organic solvents may elevate risk.

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