Check for blood in urine, urges kidney cancer campaign

Check for blood in urine, urges kidney cancer campaign If you see blood in your urine, even if it is just once, it could be a sign of cancer, a public health campaign warns. Kidney cancer diagnoses have risen by a third in the past 10 years in England. And the death toll has increased by 7%, with about 3,500 people dying from kidney cancer in England in 2011. Public Health England (PHE) says the rise is linked to unhealthy lifestyles - smoking and obesity both raise the risk of kidney cancer - but early diagnosis could drive down death rates. Continue reading the main story Possible warning signs of cancer Blood in urine Needing to urinate very often or suddenly Pain while urinating Pain below the ribs that doesn't go away A lump in your stomach When kidney cancer is diagnosed at the earliest stage, the one-year survival rate is close to 97%, compared with about 32% at a late stage. Visible blood in the urine is a symptom in more than 80% of bladder cancer patients and in most of those with kidney cancer. However, when asked to name cancer signs and symptoms, only a third of people mention unexplained bleeding, Have you been affected by issues covered in this story? Send us your comments and experiences using the form blow.