Cancer continues to impact lives across the UK, and with no definitive cure in sight, early detection remains the best chance for survival.
This is especially important for subtle diseases like kidney cancer, which often go undetected until they reach an advanced stage.
A stage 4 kidney cancer survivor who goes by herrytall111 on TikTok, recently shared a testimony highlighting the subtle nature of early kidney cancer symptoms.
"I didn't actually have any symptoms until three months before, when I had a pain in my hip, which I thought was a football injury," the survivor explained.
The TikToker didn't experience symptoms until three months before his diagnosis
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"I didn't have blood in my urine or pain in my back. Every time I was eating I was getting sick and that turned out to be a tumour in my liver.
“I made a lot of changes after my diagnosis. Adding mediation was the biggest help. Believing my body would heal was a big part of my healing press,” the cancer survivor explained in a video.
The testimony comes as a report revealed significant gaps in NHS support for kidney cancer patients.
A majority of patients are not receiving recommended Cancer Care Reviews or adequate GP follow-ups after diagnosis.
These findings come amid growing concerns about the healthcare system's ability to support the rising number of kidney cancer cases.
Chief executive officer at Kidney Cancer UK Malcolm Packer emphasised the need for immediate action.
"The results from our latest survey underscore the urgent need for more proactive patient-centred approaches in kidney cancer support," he said.
He added that the situation is particularly concerning as kidney cancer incidence is "predicted to continue to rise in the coming years".
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The mortality rates from kidney cancer have surged by 73 per cent since the 1970s
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Kidney cancer has risen to become the sixth most common cancer among adults in the UK, according to a new report released by Kidney Cancer UK this week.
The concerning development marks a significant shift in the cancer landscape, with experts warning about the disease's growing prevalence across the country.
The mortality rates from kidney cancer have surged by 73 per cent since the 1970s, highlighting a worrying trend in the disease's impact.
The condition remains particularly challenging to diagnose, with many patients only receiving their diagnosis at stages 2 or 3 of the disease, contributing significantly to the rising mortality figures.
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