1. Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk - US News and World Report
By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming large amounts of acrylamide, a chemical commonly found in French fries, cakes, snacks and even coffee, appears to raise the risk of kidney cancer, especially in smoker...

2. Renal cell carcinoma : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. It occurs most often in men ages 50-70. The exact cause is unknown. Risk factors include: Dialysis treatment; Family history of the disease; Genetics; Smoking; Von Hippel-Lin...• Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.