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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
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Wilms tumour survival rates exceed 90% in children, yet 20% relapse and 25% face severe late effects. The SIOP Renal Tumour Study Group aims to improve outcomes and reduce treatment toxicity for all children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric oncology
- Cancer research
- Clinical trials
Background:
- Wilms tumour exhibits high overall survival rates (>90%) in pediatric patients.
- Current treatment protocols have reduced therapy intensity for many children.
- Significant challenges remain, including a 20% relapse rate and 25% incidence of severe late effects in survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance treatment outcomes for children diagnosed with Wilms tumour.
- To minimize both acute and long-term treatment-related toxicities.
- To address the unmet needs in Wilms tumour management, focusing on reducing relapse and late effects.
Main Methods:
- The study is conducted under the auspices of the SIOP Renal Tumour Study Group (SIOP-RTSG).
- Focuses on optimizing current therapeutic strategies and exploring novel approaches.
- Involves a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and treatment evaluation.
Main Results:
- While overall survival is high, specific patient subgroups experience treatment failure.
- A substantial proportion of survivors endure severe long-term health issues.
- The study seeks to identify factors contributing to relapse and late effects.
Conclusions:
- Despite high survival rates, further improvements in Wilms tumour treatment are necessary.
- Reducing treatment-related morbidity is a critical goal alongside survival.
- The SIOP-RTSG is dedicated to advancing the care of children with Wilms tumour through research and protocol development.
Abstract:
The >90% rates of overall survival for children with Wilms tumour are remarkable and have been achieved at the same time as reducing treatment for most patients. However, beneath this headline figure, 20% of patients still relapse after first-line therapy and up to 25% of survivors report severe late effects. The aim of the SIOP-RTSG is to improve outcomes and to reduce acute and late treatment toxic effects in all children.
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