Overview
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance provides comprehensive, leading-edge treatment for people diagnosed with kidney cancer, including renal cell carcinoma, which accounts for 85 percent of kidney tumors. Every year 30,000 people in the United States--mainly adults between the age of 50 and 70--are diagnosed with this disease.
Kidney cancer is a difficult cancer to treat if it returns or spreads to other organs. It does not respond to traditional chemotherapy, but there is hope with immunotherapy. Currently, the best type of treatment for kidney cancer is participation in a clinical trial. Aggressive treatment and research can only take place at advanced medical facilities like Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, where specialized physicians treat patients with the most advanced treatments available.
Newly Diagnosed
Understanding the importance of choosing the right treatment center for your disease.Kidney Cancer Facts
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of kidney cancer, how it is diagnosed, and how its stages are determined.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine and are committed to providing the best possible care for kidney cancer patients who come to SCCA for treatment.Treatment Options
Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes SCCA the ideal treatment center for people with kidney cancer.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis for Kidney Cancer leads to many questions. SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.Participate in a Study
As a world-class treatment center, SCCA provides patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. And participating in a study gives patients at least the best, current treatment, as well as the satisfaction that they are helping others with kidney cancer.Patient Support & Housing
Because treatment for kidney cancer isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. SCCA has several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about kidney cancer makes gathering information easy.
Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.