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Children’s Cancer - Wilms tumour (Nephroblastoma )

Wilms tumour is generally a rare kidney cancer which mainly affects the children. It is also known as nephroblastoma which is the most common form of cancer of kidneys in children. Usually, this tumour disease mostly affects children ages 3 to 4. Wilms tumor becomes less common after the age 5 but it can also affect older children and also older adults. Most of the time, Wilms tumour occurs in just one kidney but it can also affect the both kidneys at the same time. Over the years passed, the diagnosis and treatment methods of Wilms tumour has significantly improved the progress of children who are affected with this disease. With the help of treatment, results can be good with children with wilms tumours. Wilms tumour Symptoms Some of the children who are affected with Wilms Tumour won’t notice any symptoms. But some other may notice any of the below symptoms: Belly pain Swelling in their belly A growth of tumour which you can see or feel in your belly Fever  Nausea Lack of appeti...