In many cases, there are no obvious symptoms of kidney cancer at first and it may only be picked up during tests carried out for another reason. If symptoms do occur, they're often similar to those of less serious conditions, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) or kidney stones.
Julie Berry Julie Berry grew up in western New York. She holds a BS from Rensselaer in communication and an MFA from Vermont College in writing for children and young adults. She now lives in southern California with her husband and four sons. The Emperor's Ostrich, Julie's newest middle grade from Roaring Brook, earned a Booklist star.
Emily Brydon. Emily Brydon (born April 21, 1980 in Fernie, British Columbia) is a former Canadian alpine skier. She reached the podium on the World Cup circuit nine times -- five in downhill, three in super G, and one in combined -- and won once, a super G in 2008 in St. Moritz. She competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics.