Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer)

Several types of cancer start in the kidneys. Renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, begins in the renal cortex, the part of the body that filters blood and produces urine. Metastatic kidney cancer refers to cancer that has spread outside its original location, often first to the lymph nodes and then to another part of the body, such as the lungs, bone, or liver.

If you have been diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer, it's extremely important to learn as much as you can about your disease and explore every treatment option.

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