kidney cancer

Renal Cell Carcinoma—An Overview Bookmark

Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

There are now many precision oncology treatments for the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma, which represents about 3% of all potentially lethal cancers in America. This summary from Medscape details all the traditional treatment approaches, as well as newer considerations.

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NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Kidney Cancer Bookmark

PDF from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued a 2020 edition of its Guidelines for Patients about Kidney Cancer.

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Deciding on the Ideal First-Line Treatment for Rare and Advanced Kidney Cancers Bookmark

Article from Targeted Oncology curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

In recent clinical trials, the drug cabozantinib is being found to greatly increase progression-free survival.

Go to full article published by Targeted Oncology.

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Microwave Ablation Feasible for cT1b Renal Cell Carcinoma Bookmark

Article from Renal and Urology News curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

Microwave ablation has been shown to be a viable alternative to both radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancers that measure less than 7 cm in diameter. Outcomes for the two approaches are comparable.

Go to full article published by Renal and Urology News.

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