Age, gender, education level, income level, marital status and other socioeconomic factors are predictive of survival in kidney cancer. #ISRHT25 The variation in survival in relation to socioeconomic status warrants support, patient education and guidance for socio-economically vulnerable groups.

The survival rates in kidney cancer has been steadily improving. A trend attributed to early detection and improved treatments #ISRHT25 The picture below illustrates the mortality rate in kidney cancer since 1997.

The incidence of renal cancer is increasing, a trend attributed to the aging of the population and increased use of cross-sectional imaging #ISRHT25 Most renal tumors are detected incidentally, when conducting imaging investigations on other indications.

Routine preoperative renal tumor biopsy leads to cost savings due to reduced over-treatment of benign renal masses and consequentially reduced surgery costs #ISRHT25 Read the full article at medicaljournalssweden.se/SJU/article/...

Renal tumour biopsy is a safe and accurate tool that reduces over-treatment of benign renal masses. #ISRHT25 Read the full article at medicaljournalssweden.se/SJU/article/...