Renal cell carcinoma, part 2

Abstract

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for most renal malignancies. This article, the second in a three-part series, addresses how renal masses are classified, signs and symptoms of RCC, medical treatments for RCC, and priority nursing interventions for patients with RCC.

Renal cell carcinoma, part 3

“…2,10 The incidence of adrenal gland invasion is low in Stage III RCC, but ipsilateral adrenalectomy should be performed during RN when preoperative imaging studies indicate adrenal gland involvement. 2,10 Renal artery embolization (RAE) is an effective technique to manage large malignancies with thrombus Grading tumors 6 The grading of tumor cells by physical appearance is a helpful prognostic indicator. The Fuhrman grading system, which evaluates nuclear characteristics of cancer cells, has been a widely used system for grading RCC.…”

“…For a comprehensive review of RCC, this article is intended to be used in conjunction with parts 1 and 2 of the series. 5,6 The pathologic stage is the most reliable prognostic indicator for RCC and provides a direction in treatment options. The AJCC TNM is a standardized classification system for staging RCC (see TNM classification system).…”

“…Nursing care for patients undergoing RN and PN and for those receiving systemic therapies is also discussed. For a comprehensive review of RCC, this article is intended to be used in conjunction with parts 1 and 2 of the series 5,6…”