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A Syngeneic Mouse Model of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for Quantitative and Longitudinal Assessment of Preclinical Therapies
Published on: April 12, 2017
[Interdisciplinary recommendations for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma]
K Miller1, L Bergmann, P Albers
1Klinik für Urologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Kurt.miller@charite.de
Abstract:
With the introduction of targeted therapies, a -paradigm shift for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma has taken place. The use of cytokines as the long-standing standard therapy has declined. New compounds like sunitinib, -sorafenib, bevacizumab and temsirolimus have become established as new therapeutic standards. Since mid-2009, these substances have been complemented by everolimus. An interdisciplinary consensus conference was held to discuss what criteria to consider when using these drugs (treatment sequence) and what questions remain unanswered based on the current study situation (open questions). Results from the 2008 conference provided the basis for the 2009 meeting. The results of the 2009 conference are presented as short theses.
Insights
Targeted therapies have revolutionized metastatic renal cell carcinoma treatment, shifting focus from cytokines to new drugs like sunitinib and everolimus. An expert conference defined criteria for using these targeted agents and identified key research questions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) treatment has shifted from cytokine therapy to targeted agents.
- Sunitinib, sorafenib, bevacizumab, and temsirolimus are established standards; everolimus was introduced in mid-2009.
Framework:
- An interdisciplinary consensus conference convened to address the use of targeted therapies in mRCC.
- The conference focused on treatment sequencing and identifying unanswered questions.
Implementation:
- The 2009 conference built upon the findings of the 2008 meeting.
- Results are presented as concise theses based on current study data.
Implications:
- Establishes consensus on managing mRCC with novel targeted therapies.
- Highlights critical areas for future research in renal cell carcinoma treatment.
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