It is indicated that three SNPs are related to RCC: TERC-rs35073794 and TERT -rs10069690 were associated with an increased risk of RCC The further analysis of associations showed that the TERT gene haplotype “TA” was associated with an increased risk of RCC, while the haplotype “CA” was found to be associated with a decreased risk of RCC. The gene discussed is TERC; the disease is renal cell carcinoma.