Linda Bickerstaff 
Kidney Cancer [PDF ebook] 

The most common type of kidney cancer in young people is Wilms tumor. Because the majority of Wilms tumors are curable, there are many teens living today who are kidney cancer survivors. Certain kidney cancers are in the top ten of the most common cancers in adults, so learning about how to approach this prevalent group of cancers is crucial. This illuminating book provides readers with a brief review of the structure and function of the kidneys and looks at kidney cancers in detail. It explains what causes kidney cancers, how it develops in relation to lifestyles and individuals, how it is treated-including a look at new treatments that are being developed-and what a person can do to decrease the risks of getting the disease.