There were a number of notable developments for patients with kidney cancer at the symposium, Dr. Emre Yekedüz explained.

Microwave ablation is an effective treatment modality for T1a and selected T1b renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Independent of the ...

Active surveillance may be an appropriate option for older patients and those with greater comorbidity burden and worse ...

To mitigate the influence of selection bias, investigators matched patients undergoing active surveillance and partial nephrectomy for small renal masses by their risk of dying of noncancer causes.

Most small kidney masses that are found incidentally don’t require treatment. Small kidney masses under four centimeters may not need immediate treatment. Some doctors may recommend active ...

Lifetime excess body weight and significant weight gain in adulthood are associated with an increased risk for renal cell ...