Kidney Cancer News & Features

How kidney cancer therapies could improve quality of life

Tom Moberly January 26, 2010

Kidney cancer drugs in development could improve patients' quality of life and allow more effective treatment, according to Professor Robert Hawkins of Manchester University.
 

Palliative care in endstage renal failure

Joanna Peasegood; Aine Burns January 22, 2010

For some patients with end stage renal failure, management with options other than dialysis is preferred, and this article reviews the symtoms these patients experience.
 

Wilms' tumour: Assessing and managing nephroblastoma

Suneeta Kochhar; Catherine R. Mungalsingh; Salah Mansy January 22, 2010

Reviews the clinical features and diagnosis of Wilm's tumor, as well as management and follow up
 

Kidney Cancer News from Renal & Urology News

Kidney Cancer

Kidney Cancer Tumor Size, Preoperative eGFR Linked

January 30, 2012

Tumor diameter and decreased preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) are independently correlated in patients undergoing surgery for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), researchers concluded.
 
Kidney Cancer

Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical Nephrectomy

January 30, 2012

During a recent 10-year period, the rate of ipsilateral adrenalectomy at the time of radical nephrectomy decreased slightly, a study found.
 
Kidney Cancer

Radiofrequency Ablation, Partial Nephrectomy for RCC Offer Similar Long-Term Outcomes

January 11, 2012

In appropriately selected patients, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an effective minimally invasive treatment for cT1a renal cell carcinoma (RCC) that offers long-term oncologic outcomes comparable to nephron-sparing surgery, data show.
 
Kidney Cancer

Ultrasound Not Inferior for Sizing Renal Masses

January 06, 2012

Ultrasound imaging works as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating renal mass size, a new study suggests.
 
Kidney Cancer

Increased Lead Exposure May Raise Kidney Cancer Risk

January 02, 2012

Higher blood lead levels are associated with an elevated risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), according to a study.
 

Kidney Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: VEGF Trap in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Kidney Cancer

Clinical Trial: Sorafenib in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Kidney Cancer

Clinical Trial: MK2206 or Everolimus in Treating Patients With Refractory Kidney Cancer

Clinical Trial: Evaluation of Diagnostic Value of Molecular Markers in Renal Cancer (CMM)

Clinical Trials: Dalteparin in Combination With Sunitinib in Patients With Metastatic Kidney Cancer

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Discussions on Emerging Concepts and Controversies in the Treatment of Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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This program reviews developments in maintenance therapy and evaluates the relevance of tumor histology and biomarker analysis for the management of NSCLC patients.
 
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Psychosocial approach useful in managing cancer pain

February 03, 2012

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February 02, 2012

The investigational drug regorafenib conferred a statistically significant survival benefit in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in whom no standard therapy was effective.
 

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February 01, 2012

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