Kidney Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) is often found on a scan done for another reason, or after blood in the urine, a lump or pain in the side. A diagnosis raises immediate questions: will the kidney have to be removed, are tablets or immunotherapy needed, and what life looks like afterwards. This guide explains how kidney cancer is usually treated in Mumbai, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic care at Welling Homeopathy can support you alongside treatment.

Written by Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, who has over 25 years of experience treating patients. Last updated 22 October 2026. This article is for general information and does not replace a medical assessment.

This page explains what treatment usually involves, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic cancer care at Welling Homeopathy can sit alongside – never in place of – the plan made by your oncology team.

How kidney cancer is usually treated

Treatment is planned by a urologist or uro-oncologist with a medical oncologist, and depends on the size and stage of the tumour, whether it has spread, and your general health and kidney function. The main options are:

• Surgery – partial nephrectomy (removing the tumour and saving the rest of the kidney) or radical nephrectomy (removing the whole kidney), often by keyhole or robotic surgery.
• Active surveillance or ablation – for some small tumours, regular scans or heat or cold treatment (radiofrequency or cryoablation) may be offered instead of surgery.
• Targeted therapy – tablets such as sunitinib, pazopanib, axitinib or cabozantinib that block the blood supply of the tumour, used mainly for advanced kidney cancer.
• Immunotherapy – checkpoint inhibitors such as nivolumab, pembrolizumab or ipilimumab, alone or in combination with targeted tablets, for advanced disease.
• Radiation therapy – mainly stereotactic radiation to relieve pain or treat spread to the bone or brain; conventional chemotherapy works poorly in kidney cancer and is rarely used.
• Follow-up – regular CT scans, blood tests and blood pressure and kidney function checks.

Common side effects of treatment

Side effects differ from person to person and depend on the drugs, doses and your general health. Your oncology team can often prevent or reduce many of them with medicines and supportive measures, so always report symptoms early.

Chemotherapy and targeted drugs

• Tiredness, which can be marked and long-lasting
• High blood pressure, which needs regular checks and treatment
• Diarrhoea, nausea, mouth sores and changes in taste
• Sore, red or peeling palms and soles (hand-foot skin reaction)
• Changes in thyroid function and in blood counts
• With immunotherapy: rash, diarrhoea, breathlessness or liver and hormone changes caused by an overactive immune response

Radiation therapy

• Redness or soreness of the skin in the treated area
• Tiredness during and after the course
• Nausea if the upper abdomen is treated
• Temporary increase in pain at a treated bone site

After kidney surgery

• Pain and tiredness while the wound heals
• A change in kidney function, especially after the whole kidney is removed
• High blood pressure that needs monitoring
• Advice to avoid heavy lifting for several weeks to protect the wound
• Worry and low mood, which are common and deserve attention

How complementary homeopathic care fits in

Complementary care means supportive treatment given together with your oncology treatment. At Welling Homeopathy the aim is to help you feel as well as possible during and after treatment: easing symptoms and side effects where we can, supporting appetite, energy and sleep, and helping you keep up your quality of life so that you can carry on with the treatment your doctors have planned.

What does the research say? Research on homeopathy for the side effects of cancer treatment is limited. A few small studies of particular remedies (for example for radiation skin reactions or mouth sores) have been reported, but good-quality evidence is lacking, and homeopathy has not been shown to treat or cure cancer. For this reason we use homeopathic care only as a complement, and never as a replacement for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted, hormonal or immune therapy, or for the advice of your oncologist.

ImmunoKnife™ Homeopathy Treatment Process

ImmunoKnife™ is the speciality homeopathic treatment process for cancers developed by Dr. Sourabh Welling at Welling Research Labs in Mumbai and practised at the Welling cancer clinics. Care is planned around the symptoms and side effects you are facing during treatment, such as tiredness, appetite, sleep and mood. It is offered as supportive care around your oncology treatment, and your oncologist should always be told about it.

Over 25 years of experience treating patients

Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, has been treating patients for more than 25 years, including people living with cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. In a first consultation he and his team take a detailed history – your diagnosis and treatment plan, your symptoms, your past health and your personality – so that supportive care is planned around you and not around a standard list.

Practical ways to feel better during treatment

• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has restricted them, and ask before using painkillers such as diclofenac or ibuprofen, which can strain the kidneys.
• Check your blood pressure at home if advised and keep a log for your oncologist.
• Eat small, frequent meals with enough protein; a dietitian can adjust the plan to your kidney function.
• Keep moving with gentle walking as soon as your surgeon allows.
• Protect your hands and feet from friction, and moisturise them daily during targeted therapy.
• Tell your oncology team about every medicine and supplement you take, including homeopathic and herbal ones.

When to call your oncologist or go to hospital urgently

Do not wait for a homeopathic appointment if you have any of the following – contact your oncology team or go to the nearest hospital:

• Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or above
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea or vomiting, or signs of dehydration
• Chest pain, breathlessness or a sudden swelling of the legs
• Heavy blood in the urine, or passing much less urine than usual
• A severe headache with very high blood pressure
• Severe rash, abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin or eyes while on immunotherapy

Consultation in Mumbai

Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling team offer supportive homeopathic care for people with kidney cancer alongside their oncology treatment. You can meet us at our Mumbai clinics (see the Contact page for current addresses and hours), or consult online from wherever you are being treated. Please bring your reports, your treatment plan and a list of everything you are taking.

Frequently asked questions

What are the risk factors for kidney cancer?

Smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, long-term dialysis, a family history and some inherited conditions such as von Hippel-Lindau disease.

What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?

Blood in the urine, a lump or pain in the side, unexplained weight loss, tiredness or fever; many kidney cancers cause no symptoms and are found incidentally.

How is kidney cancer diagnosed?

With a CT or MRI scan, sometimes a biopsy, and blood and urine tests; the scan usually shows whether it has spread.

Can I live a normal life with one kidney?

Yes, most people do well with one healthy kidney, though your doctor will monitor your kidney function and blood pressure.

How often is follow-up needed after treatment?

Usually scans and blood tests every three to six months in the first years, then less often; your oncologist will set a schedule.

When is fever during treatment an emergency?

Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or above, uncontrolled vomiting or diarrhoea, chest pain or breathlessness needs urgent hospital care.

Learn more

• All cancer treatment guides for Mumbai
• Homeopathy Specialist for Cancer – our cancer treatment programme
• Treatment of Kidney Cancer
• Kidney Cancer: 5 Early Signs You Should Never Ignore
• Exploring Best Cancer Treatment Options in Mumbai: A Comprehensive Guide

Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Homeopathy is offered as complementary, supportive care only; it is not claimed to treat or cure cancer. Please follow your oncologist’s advice and do not stop or change any prescribed treatment without consulting them.