This month in kidney cancer research
Two RCC therapy approvals, genetic risk assessment for hereditary kidney cancer, and a sickle cell trait/kidney cancer partnership.
Two RCC therapy approvals, genetic risk assessment for hereditary kidney cancer, and a sickle cell trait/kidney cancer partnership.
“Mama?” I hear his footsteps coming down the hall. “Mama?” He calls again. “I’m in here, baby.” I call loudly from the restroom. But there’s a wall and a door between us. “Mama? Mama?” He…
Transitioning from provider to patient was daunting for Dr. Quint Jardine. Luckily, he could rely on a support system of physicians.
What happens once you’ve enrolled in a clinical trial? What if the treatment protocols change or how do you get alerted about the results? There is still a lot people want to know once they’ve…
I hate this body. The other day, I went through my old selfies—my pre-surgery selfies. I scrutinized every inch of the body on the screen of my phone—every dip and curve and cut and line…
Welcome to our series where we take a look at what’s happening in kidney cancer each month! From treatments and clinical trials to genetic testing and government regulations, the KCA’s Medical Director, Sallie McAdoo, MS,…
June 17-23, 2021 marks the first National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week – #BlackFamCan – an initiative by the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence, Project Community, to increase cancer awareness in one of the most…
We rounded up a few research highlights from the 2021 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). A “quantum leap” in post-nephrectomy treatment Treatment with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after nephrectomy significantly reduced…
Participating in a clinical trial often requires learning a whole new set of terminology. During the KCA’s latest Facebook Live event, Medical Director Sallie McAdoo, MS, CGC, moderated a conversation with survivor and patient advocate…
This is a guest post by Ben Lundin, a a member of the Kidney Cancer Association’s Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council. As we approach World Kidney Cancer Day on June 17th, some of you are…