IMDC Prognostic Category May Predict Treatment Course for Metastatic RCC Patients

Article

A recent study published in European Urology suggests that patterns of treatment failure might help to predict what the next treatment should be for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

A recent study published in European Urology suggests that patterns of treatment failure might help to predict what the next treatment should be for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Recent Videos
Given resource scarcity, developing practice strategies for resource-constrained settings would require aid from commercial and government stakeholders.
Large international meetings may facilitate conversations regarding disparities of care outside of high-income countries.
Observing changes in the tumor microenvironment before and after a biopsy may elucidate how kidney cancer cells interact with immune cells.
Various kidney cancer trials have combined agents such as A2a receptor inhibitors with immunotherapy backbones to potentially improve treatment outcomes.
Leveraging novel agents, innovative clinical trial designs, and correlative studies may improve the treatment of patients with kidney cancer.
An “avalanche of funding” has propelled the kidney cancer field forward, says Jason Muhitch, PhD.
Kidney cancer advocacy efforts have spread the urgency and importance of funding research in the field to members of Congress.
Related Content
A World of Research, Care, and Science: Becoming A Radiation Oncologist

A World of Research, Care, and Science: Becoming A Radiation Oncologist

Tim Cortese
March 12th 2025
Article

James B. Yu, MD, MHS, FASTRO, didn’t always envision himself as a radiation oncologist, but now works tirelessly to treat patients and advance research for genitourinary cancers.

Traversing the Complexities of Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Traversing the Complexities of Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Manojkumar Bupathi, MD, MS;Benjamin Garmezy, MD;Stephanie A. Berg, DO
March 7th 2025
Podcast

A brief overview of the current RCC landscape was provided in the most recent Oncology Decoded podcast.

Longer progression-free survival and more enduring responses occurred with avelumab/axitinib vs sunitinib in the phase 3 JAVELIN Renal 101 trial.

Avelumab Combo Improves Long-Term Efficacy Vs Sunitinib in Advanced RCC

Russ Conroy
February 26th 2025
Article

Longer progression-free survival and more enduring responses occurred with avelumab/axitinib vs sunitinib in the phase 3 JAVELIN Renal 101 trial.

Expanding and Advancing the Future of Renal Cell Carcinoma Treatment

Expanding and Advancing the Future of Renal Cell Carcinoma Treatment

Eric Jonasch, MD
February 3rd 2025
Podcast

Eric Jonasch, MD, believes that the Kidney Cancer Research Consortium may broaden their reach to provide care to many different groups of patients.

LITESPARK-004 and LITESPARK-005 trial results support the approval of belzutifan in patients with associated localized or advanced clear cell RCC.

Belzutifan Receives European Approval in Localized/Advanced RCC Indications

Roman Fabbricatore
February 18th 2025
Article

LITESPARK-004 and LITESPARK-005 trial results support the approval of belzutifan in patients with associated localized or advanced clear cell RCC.

PROs Comparable with Tivozanib Alone or With Nivolumab in Advanced Clear Cell RCC

PROs Comparable with Tivozanib Alone or With Nivolumab in Advanced Clear Cell RCC

Ashley Chan
February 16th 2025
Article

The TiNivo-2 trial found comparable PROs with tivozanib plus nivolumab vs tivozanib monotherapy in advanced clear cell RCC.