Kidney cancer often displays fatigue as an early symptom which people commonly disregard. This occurs because tumors create red blood cell production issues and inflammation, which leads to anemia that causes extreme fatigue. The symptoms of fatigue and reduced focus along with worsening weakness develop in patients over extended periods of weeks or months.
The fatigue caused by cancer does not go away like normal exhaustion from physical activity or mental stress does. People usually dismiss this symptom, by attributing it to their busy schedule, yet unexplained persistent fatigue requires medical evaluation, especially when combined with weight loss, hematuria or pain. Early stage interventions produce both superior survival outcomes and enhanced life quality during post-treatment recovery.
Reference Links
https://www.pacehospital.com/kidney-cancer-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/kidney-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-cancer/symptoms/
https://www.oncarecancer.com/blogs/how-is-kidney-cancer-diagnosed-and-detected-early/
Kidney Cancer Screening: Why Early Detection Could Save Your Life
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/5/e035938
Disclaimer: This article is informational only and not a substitute for medical advice
