Robotic Partial Nephrectomy May Be a Viable Option for Large Renal Tumors
Robotic partial nephrectomy offers similar oncologic outcomes to robotic radical nephrectomy, but is associated with better preservation of renal function.
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Kidney Cancer Linked to Adolescent Overweight, Obesity
Overweight and obesity, compared with normal weight, in adolescence are associated with a 1.8- and 2.9-fold increased risk of renal cell carcinoma later in life, respectively, a study found.
Higher Vitamin D Levels Reduce the Likelihood of Kidney Cancer
Higher circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with a lower risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), new data suggest. The data are from a study in which investigators in China compared 135 newly diagnosed cases of RCC with 135 controls matched by age and sex. Average plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D]…
First-Line TKIs Less Effective in Non-Clear-Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
First-line treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma with tyrosine kinase inhibitors is associated with worse progression-free and overall survival in patients with non-clear-cell vs clear-cell histology.
Surgery May Not Be Most Appropriate Frontline Tx in mRCC
Evidence suggests that starting on systemic drug therapy immediately may be the best approach for some patients with metastatic RCC.
Kidney Stones Up Kidney Cancer Risk
A history of kidney stones is associated with an increased risk of papillary renal cell carcinoma and upper tract urothelial carcinoma, according to a large prospective study.
Royal Jelly May Ease Adverse Effects of RCC Drug Therapy
In a small study, sunitinib recipients who took royal jelly, a substance produced by worker honeybees for queen bees, were less likely to experience fatigue and anorexia than those who took placebo.
Karyopherin a2 May Be Prognostic Indicator in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Researchers theorize that KPNA2 expression could be used in the future to stratify risk groups among patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Changes in Renal Cell Carcinoma Pathologic Staging and Histologic Grading
A review article examines the challenges in pathologic staging and grade reporting for patients with renal cell carcinoma.
The Rapidly Evolving Landscape for mRCC
Incredible progress is being made in kidney cancer treatment.
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