What is Wilms' tumor?

Wilm's tumor, also called a pediatric nephroblastoma (cancer of the kidney), originates from embryonic kidney stem cells. It usually affects children before five years of age, but may occur in the fetus. It is rarely seen later in life.

How do members experience Wilms' tumor?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Wilms' tumor*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Wilms' tumor*

Who has Wilms' tumor on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 1
30s 7
40s 2
50s 3
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 12