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Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) Facts
Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) Facts
What is RMC?
RMC is a devestating and extremely rare form of kidney cancer with highly aggressive behavior that typically affects young adults.
How is RMC diagnosed?
RMC is diagnosed by laboratory tests, KUB, ultrasound,CT/MRI scan, biopsy, and/or chest x-ray.
Who is at risk of RMC?
The most common risk factors are patients of African descent, a family history of RMC,
people with either sickle-cell trait or disease, with the median ages 20–35.
Is there a cure for RMC?
Not yet. RMC is essentially a lethal disease with a median survival of 12 months after diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of RMC? RMC Statistics
- blood in the urine Average age at diagnosis: 22
- pain in the side or kidney Average stage at diagnosis: IV
- a lump or mass in the abdomen, side, or kidney Percent found in right kidney: 75%
- unexplained weight loss
(RMC, Inc., 2013)