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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, forms in the tissues of the kidneys. There are various types of kidney cancer including clear cell, papillary, sarcomatoid, transitional cells and others. After kidney cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to determine if it has spread to other parts of the body. These tests will determine the stage of the kidney cancer.
Kidney Cancer Treatment Options
Kidney cancer treatment options are determined by the type and stage of the cancer and include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biologic therapy and targeted therapy. Surgery is the most common treatment option, but sometimes patients are too sick for surgery and have to rely on other treatments.
Kidney Cancer and ChemoFx®
Kidney cancer is not often treated with chemotherapy, but when chemotherapy is an option, ChemoFx® can assist physicians in selecting personalized cancer treatment plans. Physicians can use ChemoFx® as a guide by testing multiple chemotherapy drugs on a patient's cancer cells before choosing one for their patient, giving patients a powerful advantage in their fight against cancer. For more information on ChemoFx® , visit http://www.chemofx.com.
Information for this webpage was gathered from the following websites:
www.kidneycancer.org
www.cancer.gov
www.chemofx.com