Kidney cancer diagnosis, risks and treatment | Ohio State Medical Center

In this Health Talks video, Dr. Shawn Dason, urologic oncologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, answers questions about kidney cancer diagnosis, risks and treatment. Dr. Dason also explains that family risk is dependent on several factors and the severity of the cancer isn't the same for every patient. Hear about the latest treatment options and clinical trials available at Ohio State. #kidneycancer 00:00 What is kidney cancer? 01:17 How is kidney cancer diagnosed? 02:45 Causes, risk factors and screening for kidney cancer 04:49 Is kidney cancer hereditary? 05:39 What are symptoms of kidney cancer? 06:16 Can kidney cancer spread quickly? 07:38 What is the treatment for kidney cancer? 10:41 What’s most important to know about kidney cancer? Learn more at https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-a...