Kidney Cancer

On This Page:

• What is Kidney Cancer?
• Treatment Locations
• Supportive Services
• Additional Resources

What is Kidney Cancer?

Cancer happens when cells grow abnormally. When this occurs in the kidneys, it is called kidney cancer. Kidney cancer is also called renal carcinoma. To learn more about kidney cancer, click here.

The Intermountain Team

At Intermountain Cancer Centers, we use a team of experts to treat kidney cancer. We offer many diagnostic, supportive, and treatment options for kidney cancer patients. These include:

• Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Patient Navigation
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Conference
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Clinic
• Clinical Trials

Treatment Locations

These services are available at the following facilities:

Supportive Services

We also offer many additional services for cancer patients. While these many not be located within each hospital, every Intermountain Healthcare cancer patient has access to these services, regardless of where you have surgery or treatment.

• Cancer Education Center
• Financial Support
• Moving Forward Clinic
• Nutrition Services
• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Survivorship Education Classes
• Tobacco Cessation

Additional Resources

There are many other reputable organizations that can assist you in your cancer journey.

• Kidney Cancer Association
• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute