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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
Incorporating New Systemic Therapies in Kidney Cancer Treatment
1Presented by Eric Jonasch, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Abstract:
In 2017, pazopanib and sunitinib remain the mainstays of frontline therapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma. Independent review of frontline cabozantinib therapy may alter standard of care for patients at intermediate and poor risk. Multiple agents show a survival advantage in the second-line setting, including nivolumab, cabozantinib, and combination lenvatinib and everolimus. Selection of subsequent therapy will depend on patient disease status, comorbidities, and resource availability.
Insights
Pazopanib and sunitinib are standard for advanced renal cell carcinoma. Cabozantinib may change frontline care for intermediate/poor risk patients, with other agents offering second-line survival benefits.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Pazopanib and sunitinib are current first-line treatments for advanced renal cell carcinoma.
- The evolving landscape of renal cell carcinoma treatment necessitates updated therapeutic strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the potential impact of cabozantinib on the standard of care for frontline advanced renal cell carcinoma treatment.
- To review second-line treatment options demonstrating survival advantages.
Main Methods:
- Review of current clinical practice and emerging therapeutic data for advanced renal cell carcinoma.
- Analysis of survival data for various systemic agents in first- and second-line settings.
Main Results:
- Cabozantinib shows potential to alter frontline therapy for intermediate and poor-risk advanced renal cell carcinoma patients.
- Nivolumab, cabozantinib, and lenvatinib plus everolimus combination demonstrate survival benefits in the second-line setting.
Conclusions:
- Frontline treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma may shift with the introduction of cabozantinib.
- Second-line treatment selection requires consideration of patient-specific factors and available resources.
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