What is Wilms' Tumor
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Wilms' Tumor Definition
Wilms' tumor is a type of Kidney Cancer that predominantly affects children. It usually occurs in the first five years of life, especially around ages three and four. In most cases, Wilms' tumor affects only one of the two kidneys. The frequency of this tumor is 1 in 200,000-250,000 children.
Wilms' tumor is generally divided into two types based on how it looks under the microscope. Favorable types of Wilms' tumor generally have a better outcome and require less aggressive treatment. The unfavorable or anaplastic histology of Wilms' Tumor is still curable, but requires more aggressive chemotherapy and higher doses of radiation therapy. Despite the more aggressive therapies, survival is generally more limited.
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