Kidney cancer

All about kidney cancer (renal cancer) including symptoms and causes and tests to diagnose cancer of the kidney. Information about treatments, including surgery, biological therapy – sunitinib (Sutent), interferon and IL2 – and current research. Living with kidney cancer covers coping with your diagnosis, advanced kidney cancer and managing kidney disease.

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Press release: Protein ‘block’ kills childhood cancer cells: An experimental drug that blocks an essential cell protein could be used to treat Wilms' tumour, a childhood cancer that affects the kidneys.; 23 Apr 2012
Press release: Obesity helps drive kidney cancer cases to record high: The number of cases of kidney cancer diagnosed each year in Great Britain has risen over 9,000 for the first time, new figures from Cancer Research UK show today.; 30 Mar 2012
Press release: Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour: Taking a sample from just one part of a tumour may not give a full picture of its 'genetic landscape', according to a landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine today (Wednesday).; 7 Mar 2012

News: Podcast: redefining breast cancer, tiny brain tumours, bowel cancer progress and more: This month, we hear how a landmark study could revolutionise breast cancer treatment, and take a look at the growing evidence on aspirin and cancer. We also hear how obesity may be driving rises in kidney and womb cancer rates, … Continue reading →; 30 Apr 2012
News: News digest – bowel cancer, kidney cancer, booze, boost for drug development, and more: Another week has flown by, and yet more interesting cancer research was in the news, both from our own scientists and from research groups around the world. We’ve summarised the big stories of the week below. Click on the links … Continue reading →; 31 Mar 2012
News: Podcast: cancer genes, kids smoking, shunning sunbeds, and spotting the signs: In this month’s podcast a landmark cancer study sheds light on tumour genes, and experts suggest that more breast cancer patients should have genetic tests. New figures reveal worrying numbers of schoolchildren taking up smoking, and leading model agencies sign up … Continue reading →; 22 Mar 2012