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What could cause renal cancer?
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Many things: Smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, exposure to toxic substances, overuse of pain relievers, and cystic changes of the kidneys are risks for getting renal cancer. Cadmium, asbestos, and petroleum-based chemicals (like de-greasers) are the main toxins that cause renal cancer. Chronic hepatitis c infection is linked to causing kidney cancer. There is a strong genetic link as well.
Answered 5/25/2012
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Smoking: Cigarette smoking is associated with many cancers including renal cancer. Certain inherited disorders may also increase the risk of developing kidney cancer.
Answered 1/8/2015
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