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Difficulty in predicting survival in metastatic renal cancer
08/07/2012
However, survival is now roughly double what was seen before targeted therapy.
Histone deacetylases in kidney development
08/06/2012
Recent studies using a variety of pharmacological inhibitors and genetic models of HDACs have revealed a central role of HDACs in control of kidney development.
Identifying patients most likely to benefit from initial nephrectomy
08/03/2012
C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered a useful serum marker for patients with RCC. However, its clinical utility in advanced metastatic renal cell carcinoma (AM-RCC), particularly in deciding whether to perform nephrectomy at the onset, is not well studied.
Third-line sunitinib following sequential use of cytokine therapy
08/03/2012
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of sunitinib as third-line therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC).
Hypoxia-Induced Alternative Splicing in Endothelial Cells
08/03/2012
Adaptation to low oxygen by changing gene expression is vitally important for cell survival and tissue development. The sprouting of new blood vessels, initiated from endothelial cells, restores the oxygen supply of ischemic tissues.
Depression Could Shorten Cancer Survival
08/02/2012
The link may be attributed to abnormal stress hormone regulation and inflammatory gene expression, researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center reported in the Aug. 1 edition of PLoS ONE.
Registry compiles cancer data
08/01/2012
Every cancer patient who is diagnosed at CAMC or receives treatment at its hospitals is entered into a computer database.
Doctors Striving to Limit Radiation Doses
08/01/2012
Isabel Doran is only 4 years old, but she's already had about 15 CT scans â and every one comes with a dose of radiation.
Kidney Cancer Association in Top 5% of Charities
07/31/2012
International kidney cancer charity earns fifth consecutive Charity Navigator 4-star rating
July Kidney Cancer Association Newsletter
07/31/2012
Check out Gorjana and Griffin's custom necklace -- 50% of proceeds go to KCA!
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