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Racial differences in kidney cancer care, outcome
09/07/2007
There are disparities in the treatment and outcome between older black and white patients who have renal cell cancer, with blacks having significantly lower survival rates, according to a new study. However, the lower rates of nephrectomy (surgical removal of the kidney) and the higher rates of comorbid illnesses in black patients largely explain the survival difference, the study found. Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology
GlaxoSmithKline Accelerates Review of Exelixis' XL880
08/23/2007
Exelixis, Inc. today announced that it has agreed to a request from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to initiate its review of XL880 before the compound reaches proof-of-concept. Exelixis expects to deliver the appropriate diligence information to GSK in mid-September, at which point GSK will begin its review to determine whether or not to select XL880 for further development and commercialization. Source: Exelixis, Inc. and earthtimes.org
Single-incision belly-button surgery to remove kidney performed first at UT Southwestern
08/23/2007
Surgeons specializing in laparoscopic procedures at UT Southwestern Medical Center have successfully removed a patients kidney by performing a unique nephrectomy entirely through the belly button. Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu, associate professor of urology and radiology, performed the single keyhole access surgery, the first of its kind involving a kidney. The entire procedure was completed with only one incision and will leave the patient with a barely noticeable scar tucked in the umbilicus, or navel. Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center
FreeConferenceCall.com Serves as Critical Communications Conduit in the Battle Against Kidney Cancer
08/13/2007
Kidney Cancer Association Optimizes FREE Conferencing Tool for Dissemination of Information to Patients, Doctors and Board Members
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