Do renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases still need nephrectomy?

ConclusionsPatients with high risk of BM (age 45 –65 years, tumor diameter>  10 cm, histologic type of ccRCC) should emphasize brain imaging screening during follow-up. Nephrectomy may bring survival advantages for RCC patients with BM. Nomogram model based on nephrectomy can helps predicting the 1-, 2- and 3-year survival rates.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research