2. Pain in Your Back and Sides
The kidneys sit next to your spine, so naturally, kidney disorders can cause back pain. In fact, pressure from a tumor can cause pain in the back and side(s) of the torso that doesn’t go away in a short period of time. (15)
3. Chronic Fatigue
There are many possible causes of fatigue. When it comes to cancer of all kinds, however:
When it comes to cancer of all kinds, however:
“Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by patients with cancer. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is characterized by feelings of tiredness, weakness, and lack of energy, and is distinct from the “normal” drowsiness experienced by healthy individuals in that it is not relieved by rest or sleep.
It occurs both as a consequence of the cancer itself and as a side effect of cancer treatment…CRF may be an early symptom of malignant disease and is reported by as many as 40% of patients at diagnosis,” writes The Oncologist. (16)
Moreover, anemia is a symptom of kidney cancer and can also cause fatigue. (17)