Mild kidney disease linked to increased cancer risk, Scottish study finds

'Our results show that mild kidney disease is clinically important in predicting cancer risk, as well as the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death'

Researchers looked at kidney disease (Peter Byrne/PA)

Even mild kidney disease is linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, according to a new study.

Researchers discovered the link using a “cystatin C” test which they said is more sensitive than the one commonly used in Britain's NHS.