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Nephrologist · Nephrology
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Kidney cancer is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors.
Environmental factors that may increase the risk of kidney cancer include smoking, obesity, and chronic inflammation. Exposure to carcinogens (substances that cause cancer) and radiation can also increase the risk of developing kidney cancer.
Genetic factors that may increase the risk of kidney cancer include inheriting specific genetic mutations or having a family history of the disease.
