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Promising new kidney cancer drug targets identified
12/30/2011
Scientists have laid the foundation of completely understanding the intricacies of distinct kidney cancer subtypes, which could lead to better treatments for the disease.
Barbequed Meat May Be Linked To Kidney Cancer
12/29/2011
It was found that eating the most red meat was linked with papillary cancers, but not clear-cell kidney cancers.
Book: Teenage girl dealing with her father's kidney cancer
12/26/2011
The book won the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, which included getting published by Viking Books and a hefty advance. The book was released this summer.
Bodyweight and risk of kidney cancer
12/26/2011
The study notes that the list of cancers considered as being related to bodyweight in this study is conservative, so the actual number of cancers due to this factor may be higher.
New Infrared Robotic Procedure Gives Hope to Kidney Cancer Patients
12/22/2011
For most patients with kidney tumors, the protocol was, remove the whole kidney.
Targeted drug side effects add to cancer costs
12/22/2011
Painful rashes and other skin-related side effects of newer targeted cancer drugs may jack up treatment costs, suggests a new study.
An Introduction to Cancer. Net
12/21/2011
Watch this short video to learn why patients and oncologists feel the website Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net) is an important educational resource for people with cancer to learn more about their diagnosis, treatment options, survivorship, and coping strategies.
Brian Rini MD recognized for kidney cancer research
12/20/2011
Dr. Rini is a member of the Kidney Cancer Association's Medical & Scientific Steering Committee
Wishing You A Healthy & Happy New Year
12/17/2011
Season's greetings from your friends at the Kidney Cancer Association
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