Renal Cell Cancer, Kidney Cancer

Assessment and Plan: Kidney Cancer

• Research has shown that dietary history may affect the risk of developing kidney cancer leaving potential options for prevention.

• Men who consumed at least 6 servings of fruits and vegetables per day were 55% less likely to develop renal cell carcinoma compared to men who had less than 3 servings per day. There was no association of fruits and vegetable intake with kidney cancer found in women. Vitamin A and C intake from fruits and vegetables was found to be inversely associated with renal cell carcinoma in men (1).

• After reviewing cancer cases and comparing subjects in the top 33% of legume intake with the bottom 33%, it was found that those who ate the most legumes were found to have significantly less odds of developing kidney cancer (2).

• Aune D, et al found that a high intake of red meat and those with a high total meat intake substantially increased the odds of developing kidney cancer (3).

• In a review of 13 studies by Lee, J. et al included 530,469 women and 244,483 men followed over 7-20 years. Individuals who drank 3 or more 8-ounce cups of coffee per day had a 16% lower risk of developing renal cell carcinoma compared with those who drank less than one 8-ounce cup per day (relative risk [RR]=0.84) and a 15% lower risk of developing renal cell carcinoma with one or more cups of tea per day compared with non-tea drinkers (RR=0.85)(4).