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Metastatic renal cell carcinoma presenting with both acute stroke and an oral lesion
Publication date: Available online 11 January 2019Source: Urology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Alexander L. Nesbitt, Zhong Li Titus Lim, Kit June Chan, Ibrahim Zardawi, Simon W. Pridgeon
Source: Urology Case Reports - January 12, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Kidney cancer: TKIs associated with stroke risk
Nature Reviews Urology 12, 597 (2015). doi:10.1038/nrurol.2015.263 Author: Annette Fenner The tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) sunitinib and sorafenib might be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, especially stroke, according to data published in Cancer.Sorafenib and sunitinib target the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), inhibiting tumour angiogenesis to cause tumour cell
Source: Nature Reviews Urology - October 27, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Annette Fenner Tags: Research Highlight Source Type: research

Summary: International Kidney Cancer Symposium
Conclusions:  Ideal ischemia time is 20-25 minutes or less improves short and long term renal function.  >25 minutes carried 5 year risk of new onset stage 4 CKD No differences on GFR for cold vs. warm ischemia times Preoperative GFR and the percent of kidney preserved was a better predictor of post op GFR.  No ischemia preserves renal function better than warm. Longer cold ischemia times were equivalent to shorter warm ischemia times. Quality and quantity of the remaining kidney is associated with ultimate renal function. Robotics in RCC Surgery Gennady Bratslavsky, MD The...
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - December 15, 2011 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

CancerNewsDaily.TV: Why Exercise Is Important
Why Exercise Is An Important Thing To Add To Your Life by CancerNewsDaily.TV (Kidney Cancer Association Twitter News Service) Exercise is the passion of some, but for most people, having to workout is a chore. There are plenty of people with stories about how they began a workout plan only to get bored or sore or just tired of bothering. Within a few weeks, they are no longer exercising and the benefits of what they did do have worn out quickly. Unfortunately, those who give up exercise are giving up on all of the great benefits of working out. Getting fit helps you feel and look better and it can reduce your risk of sick...
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - January 30, 2011 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

R & B Legend Ronald Isley, Battling Kidney Cancer, Released From Prison
At the time of sentencing, the singer requested a reduced sentence due to a series of health issues stemming from complications from a stroke, as well as his struggle with kidney cancer. 04/29/2010
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - April 29, 2010 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

KCA Board Member to Participate in LIVESTRONG ® Global Cancer Summit in Dublin, Ireland
                                                                                      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Kidney Cancer Association CONTACT NAME: Carrie Konosky PHONE NUMBER: 847-655-4495 x104 EMAIL ADDRESS: ckonosky@kidneycancer.org   Eric Perakslis, Kidney Cancer Association Board Member, Selected to Participate in Premiere LIVE ST...
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - July 17, 2009 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news