Lack of Early Symptoms
Kidney cancer often has no noticeable symptoms in its early stages or the symptoms are very mild, making them easy to overlook.
Late Onset of Symptoms
As kidney cancer progresses, symptoms such as hematuria (blood in the urine), back pain, or abdominal masses may appear, but these symptoms rarely occur in the early stages.
Lack of Specific Symptoms
Even when symptoms are present, they may resemble those of other diseases, lacking specificity, which can lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
Hidden Tumor Location
The kidneys are located deep within the abdomen, making it difficult to detect tumors early due to their concealed position.
Lack of Health Awareness
Some people do not have sufficient awareness and vigilance regarding health issues. Even if symptoms occur, they may not seek medical attention promptly.
Insufficient Prevalence of Health Check-Ups
Not everyone has the habit of undergoing regular health check-ups, especially those targeting the kidneys, such as ultrasounds or CT scans. This leads to many cases of kidney cancer not being detected in the early stages.