Action Kidney Cancer

A large study has been published looking at real world data for older patients. It shows how first-line immunotherapy combinations are used for older patients with metastatic kidney cancer in the real world.

Older patients are often underrepresent in clinical trials. However, this study assessed 630 older patients, and gave a more accurate picture of how immunotherapy combinations are used outside clinical trials.

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Real world use of immunotherapy combinations for older patients with advanced kidney cancer - Action Kidney Cancer This large study looked at real world data from a patient database, called ARON-1. It shows how first-line immunotherapy combinations with immunotherapy or TKIs are used for older patients with metastatic kidney cancer in the real world. Older patients are often underrepresent in clinical trials. Ho...

Could timing be key when restarting immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer?

A large real-world study found that immunotherapy rechallenge is uncommon — used in just 4.3% of patients with metastatic clear cell kidney cancer.

But for some patients, waiting longer before restarting treatment may matter. Those who had a break of 6 months or more appeared to have better outcomes than those who restarted sooner.

The takeaway: immunotherapy rechallenge may help selected patients — but timing could be critical.

More research is needed to confirm who benefits most and when to restart.

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Can immunotherapy be tried again for advanced kidney cancer? - Action Kidney Cancer Immunotherapy medicines used with targeted cancer drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), have changed the way advanced kidney cancer is treated. Because there are still limited treatment options after these medicines stop working, doctors and researchers are interested in whether immunother...

We are delighted that NHS Gloucestershire Urology raised awareness of kidney cancer today as part of IKCC

They had a display in their outpatient department; staff wore green and they the chance to educate our staff on what we offer. We also shared the emotional wellness questionnaire.
In line with the theme, we also had local and national charity information to support patients with their wellbeing.

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We are delighted to share with you a new patient video.
Catherine shared her experience of living with a kidney cancer diagnosis at patient day last year in Sheffield.
Please take the time to watch Catherines's video which is a very honest and real. Catherine shares with us her experience and ways that help her look after her emotional health despite everything. She is truly inspirational and it seems appropriate to share her video with you on IKCC World Kidney Cancer Day.

To watch the video please follow the link below and scroll down:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/help-support/patient-videos-and-podcasts/