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As with many cancers, you can cut your risk by not smoking. Other than that, there is nothing you can do to prevent it.
For information and advice on giving up smoking, try the Isle of Man Quit4You service, or UK charity QUIT. Our useful contacts section also has details of other organisations that can offer information and advice about giving up smoking.
If there is a history of kidney cancer in your family, your doctor may suggest some screening tests to see whether you are at risk. For more information on genetic testing, click here.
