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Treatment of Stage I Renal Cell Cancer
Source: Renal Cell Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The main treatment for stage I renal cell cancer is surgery:
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partial nephrectomy
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simple nephrectomy
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radical nephrectomy
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If surgery isn't an option, treatment options may include:
cryotherapy
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thermal ablation
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stereotactic ablative body radiation therapy (a type of external beam radiation therapy)
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If none of these treatments is an option, palliative therapy aimed at relieving symptoms may include:
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external beam radiation therapy
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arterial embolization
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Learn more about these treatments in the Treatment Option Overview.
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Use our clinical trial search to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are accepting patients. You can search for trials based on the type of cancer, the age of the patient, and where the trials are being done. General information about clinical trials is also available.
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