Wilms' tumor is the most common type of childhood kidney cancer. This section of the eMedTV library offers an overview of this condition, including information about symptoms, tests used to diagnose the cancer, and treatment options.
In cases of Wilms' tumor, stages are used to express the amount of tumor that remains after surgery. This eMedTV resource describes each of the Wilms' tumor stages, which include stages I through V and recurrent cases of the disease.
Wilms' tumor treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of treatments. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at treatment of Wilms' tumor, including information about follow-up care and side effects.
Wilms' tumor treatment is often based on the stage of the disease. This eMedTV article breaks down Wilms' tumor treatment by stage for stages I through V of the disease, as well as recurrent and inoperable cases of the cancer.
