With the advancements in cancer treatment and diagnostic technology, kidney cancer patients can now expect a median survival of five to six years compared to just one year two decades ago. This transformation largely stems from improved early detection methods and more effective therapies, showcasing the significant progress made in oncological care.
People get scanned for almost everything now: heartburn, back pain, car accidents. Eight out of 10 newly diagnosed patients who come to see me were scanned for something completely different. Because these cancers are caught early, they may be completely curable.
Advancements in imaging technologies have enabled doctors to differentiate between benign and malignant tumors much more accurately, often eliminating the need for invasive biopsies. For instance, using radioactive tracers allows us to assess the nature of growths based on their fatty content.
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