Half of kidney cancer patients are initially misdiagnosed, according to data from Kidney Cancer UK’s patient survey.
Despite being the 7th most common cancer in the United Kingdom, 45% of patients were initially treated for less serious conditions such as urine infections, kidney stones or respiratory problems.
Meanwhile 48% of patients are already at the most advanced form of the disease, stage III or IV, before they receive a diagnosis.
Notably only 5% of patients at stage IV will survive beyond five years.
Original Article: Half of kidney cancer patients initially misdiagnosed