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Vaccine Therapy With or Without Fludarabine
02/01/2012
This randomized phase II trial is studying vaccine therapy and fludarabine to see how well they work compared to vaccine therapy alone in treating patients with stage IV kidney cancer.
Quality of life during dendritic cell vaccination
02/01/2012
The data indicate that dendritic cells (DCs) vaccination, which is a personalised treatment modality, maintains quality of life (QoL) and thus represents an attractive nontoxic treatment option for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Phase II Study of AS1411 in RCC
02/01/2012
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of AS1411 in patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma.
Podcast: Genitourinary Cancers Symposium Highlights
01/31/2012
Nicholas Vogelzang, MD, discusses the research highlights from the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, California.
Conquer Cancer Foundation Recognizes Oncology Fellows
01/31/2012
The Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announced today the 20 bright oncology trainees who will be recognized with Merit Awards at the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium taking place February 2-4, 2012, in San Francisco.
Kidney Cancer: Patient Centered Care
01/31/2012
At the Kidney Cancer Association, patient centered care begins with the first contact. Learn more in this two-minute-long video.
Upload a photo to win a date with Denise Richards
01/30/2012
Hollywood celebrity Denise Richards, starring in Spike TV's hit series, "Blue Mountain State," invites fans to upload a photo to win a luncheon date. This contest aims to create greater awareness of kidney cancer and the need for a cure. In a companion contest fans can upload a video instead.
Medical Imaging Test May Damage Thyroid
01/28/2012
Patients injected with contrast material were about twice as likely as those who didnt get the chemical to develop hyperthyroidism, when the gland produces too much thyroid hormone and can cause rapid or irregular heart rates, according to a study today in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
What is sonography?
01/28/2012
Sonographic technology was first developed in WWII to locate objects under water.
Richard Pazdur, M.D.: Cancer Care in the U.S
01/28/2012
2012. A milestone in my professional career marking the 30th anniversary since I finished my medical oncology fellowship and started practicing in the field.
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