kidney cancer

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Study shows statin use improves renal cell cancer survival

A new study led by Vanderbilt University investigators found that patients being treated with statins at the time of surgery for kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, had improved overall survival and disease-specific survival.

Exploring Wilms tumor race disparity

Unique molecular “fingerprints” could explain the disparity in Wilms tumor incidence and point to novel, race-specific therapeutic targets.

Wilms’ tumors differ in developing nations

In addition to limited health care resources, biological factors may play a role in the poor survival of children with a common kidney cancer in developing nations.

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