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Stage III Wilms tumor

Source: Wilms Tumor (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Wilms tumor by stage and histology

Treatment of stage III Wilms tumor with favorable histology is nephrectomy with removal of lymph nodes, followed by radiation therapy to the abdomen and combination chemotherapy.

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Treatment of stage III anaplastic Wilms tumor may include:

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nephrectomy with removal of lymph nodes, followed by radiation therapy to the abdomen and combination chemotherapy

combination chemotherapy, followed by nephrectomy with removal of lymph nodes, followed by radiation therapy to the abdomen

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