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Treatment of RCC

Source: Kidney Cancer in Children (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 13, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Treatment of renal cell cancer may include:

surgery, which may be either nephrectomy or partial nephrectomy with removal of lymph nodes

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immunotherapy, such as interleukin-2, for cancer that has spread to other parts of the body

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targeted therapy, such as sunitinib or cabozantinib, for cancer that has spread to other parts of the body

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Learn more about these treatments in the Types of treatment section.

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If the cancer comes back after treatment, your child's doctor will talk with you about what to expect and next steps. There might be treatment options that shrink the cancer or control its growth. If there are no treatment options, your child can receive care to control their cancer symptoms so they can be as comfortable as possible.

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