What you need to know about Wilms tumours
What is Wilms tumours?
Wilms tumour is a type of kidney cancer that affects young children.....
What are the effects and signs?
The most common feature of Wilms tumour is an abdominal mass or abdominal swelling.……..
How is it assessed?
Investigations are likely to include Blood tests, Urine tests, Imaging studies …....
How is it treated and managed?
Most children over the age of 6 months will begin their treatment with 4 weeks of pre-operative chemotherapy …...
What evidence is available?
The best source of information will be the hospital based specialist nurse or the consultant oncologist ……..
