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Targeted Combination Shows Promise in Metastatic Kidney Cancer

Other IKCS news: closer look at belzutifan safety, challenges of triplet therapies for RCC

Nov 13, 2024
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Large, Grade 4 Kidney Tumors Pose Risk of Early Cancer-Specific Mortality

Possible guidance for use of adjuvant immunotherapy in high-risk, non-metastatic disease

Nov 12, 2024
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Upfront TKI for Bone-Predominant RCC Tops Single-Agent Immunotherapy

Better OS, PFS, response rate, but newer combination strategies not included

Nov 12, 2024
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Adding Targeted Agent to Perioperative Therapy for RCC May Improve Disease Control

More IKCS news: Long-term survival benefit with nivolumab/ipilimumab, disease-slowing surgery

Nov 11, 2024
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Higher Risk of Kidney Cancer Recurrence After Ablative Therapy

Low rate of recurrence with surgery or nonsurgical options, but data can inform decisions

Nov 10, 2024
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CAR T-Cell Therapy for Kidney Cancer Builds on Efficacy Record

Confirmed responses in one-fourth to one-third of patients with refractory disease

Nov 09, 2024
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No PFS Benefit With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Rechallenge in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Data support that ICI rechallenge should be discouraged in patients with advanced RCC

Sep 13, 2024
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Top Cancer Centers; Phase III Win in Prostate Cancer; Screening Recs for Anal Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jul 19, 2024
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Surveillance for Small Renal Masses No Detriment to Nephron-Sparing Surgery

Similar outcomes with immediate versus delayed surgery, supporting use of active surveillance

May 06, 2024
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A Win and A Loss for Adjuvant ICIs in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Pembrolizumab leads to improved OS; single-agent nivolumab fails to impact DFS

Jan 28, 2024
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Futile Immunotherapy for Cancer Grows More Common

Occurs most often at non-academic and low-volume centers

Jan 04, 2024
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FDA Approves Belzutifan for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

HIF-2 inhibitor indicated for patients who progress after immunotherapy and anti-VEGF

Dec 15, 2023
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'Watch and Wait' With Small Renal Masses: When and How Should Docs Intervene?

Phillip Pierorazio, MD, outlines how to be a good steward of active surveillance

Dec 04, 2023
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'We're Not There Yet': CAR T-Cell Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Potential standard of care after current therapies, but key obstacles remain in the way

Nov 15, 2023
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