Survival rates are estimates used by doctors to discuss the prognosis or outlook for cancer recovery. The 4-year survival rate is a common measure used to assess the prognosis of Wilms tumors. This rate represents the percentage of children who survive at least 4 years after their initial cancer diagnosis.
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For instance, a 4-year survival rate of 80% indicates that an estimated 80 out of 100 children diagnosed with that specific cancer are still alive 4 years post-diagnosis. It is important to note that many children live significantly longer than 4 years, and a considerable number are ultimately cured. To calculate 4-year survival rates, doctors must analyze data from children who were treated at least 4 years prior. Advancements in treatment since then may lead to an improved prognosis for children currently being diagnosed with Wilms tumors.
For Wilms Tumors, Cancer Staging is important to determine the survival rate:
| Stage I | The tumor is contained in a single kidney, removed completely with surgery; the renal capsule was intact; the cancer did not grow into blood vessels surrounding the kidney; and the tumor was not biopsied before removal. |
| Stage II | The tumor has grown beyond the kidney into nearby tissue or blood vessels, but was completely removed by surgery without any apparent cancer left behind. Nearby lymph nodes did not contain cancer and no tumor biopsy was necessary. |
| Stage III | Wilms tumors that likely have not been completely removed, with the remaining cancer limited to the abdomen. This stage may involve various features, such as:Cancer spreading to nearby lymph nodes;Tumor growing into vital structures;Tumor implants in the abdominal lining;Cancer cells at the surgical sample's edge;Cancer cell spillage during surgery;Tumor removal in multiple pieces; or A pre-surgery tumor biopsy. |
| Stage IV | The cancer has spread through the blood to organs distant from the kidneys, such as the lungs, liver, brain, or bones, or to far away lymph nodes. |
| Stage V | Tumors are found in both kidneys at the time of diagnosis. |
Combined with histological characterizations, the following are the current 4-year relative survival rates for Wilms Tumors estimated by the American Cancer Society:
| Stage | Favorable Histology | Focal Anaplastic | Diffuse Anaplastic |
| I | 95%-100% | 85%-90% | 75%-80% |
| II | 95%-100% | 80%-85% | 80%-85% |
| III | 95%-100% | 75%-90% | 50%-70% |
| IV | 85%-90% | 70%-75% | 30%-45% |
| V | 95%-100% | 95%-100% | 65%-70% |
It is important to consider the following when interpreting these numbers:
Wilms Tumors have a generally positive prognosis and can be caught and dealt with early using modern testing methods and treatments. What's important is to be aware of any genetic conditions that your child may have which could increase the risk of Wilms tumor development in early childhood. If your child has these risks you need to inform your doctor immediately, so that regular screenings with ultrasounds and other necessary imaging tests may be conducted.
If Wilms tumors are found early, the likelihood of successful treatment and recovery is very high. But if it is found late, even with successful treatment, your child may incur developmental problems that could make adult life difficult. Worse, they may require a kidney transplant and frequent dialysis. If you believe that your loved one was misdiagnosed, or diagnosed late with Wilms tumor, and is now suffering from pain and a decreased survival outlook in the State of New York, call the Porter Law Group.
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