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Concurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis in a Married Couple: Risk Factors and Unmet Survivorship Needs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer, but it is exceedingly rare for both partners in a married couple to be diagnosed with RCC within a short time frame. This case report describes a married couple who were diagnosed with RCC in close succession, exploring potential risk factors and highlighting the unmet survivorship needs of couples affected by cancer. Both partners shared risk factors, including a history of smoking and hypertension. The case focuses on the role of shared environmental exposures, specifically the wife's occupation as a house cleaner and the husband's role as a floor installer, in potentially contributing to carcinogenic risks in occupational settings. However, no hereditary RCC syndromes were identified. This report emphasizes the need for integrated care models that address the unique challenges faced by couples with concurrent cancer diagnoses, ensuring comprehensive support for both patients and their caregivers.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.83528

Authors: Matthew Lee, Liwei Jia, Richard Ahn, Jue Wang

Institutions: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Renal cell carcinoma treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410086327