Adjuvant therapy in renal cell carcinoma.

Authors :: Massari F
Di Nunno V
Ciccarese C
Graham J
Porta C
Comito F
Cubelli M
Iacovelli R
Heng DYC
Source :: Cancer treatment reviews [Cancer Treat Rev] 2017 Nov; Vol. 60, pp. 152-157. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Sep 23.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Several drugs have demonstrated clinical activity in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). The identification of key metabolic pathways has led to the development of novel targeted therapies which have drastically changed the treatment paradigm of mRCC. Moreover, immune-checkpoint inhibitors have recently shown significant activity in advanced disease. Despite these advancements, the role of adjuvant therapy in localized, non-metastatic RCC remains unclear. The utility of many of these agents in the adjuvant setting is currently being actively explored. In this review, we will summarize the main clinical trials investigating adjuvant therapy in renal cell carcinoma, focusing primarily on immunotherapy and targeted agents.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)