Genitourinary Cancers

From model Bianca Balti’s ovarian cancer diagnosis to hockey pro’s testicular cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

The 12-month survival rates in patients with non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma showed improvements after treatment with Yervoy plus Opdivo.

Trodelvy in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer may provide another option for those whose disease progressed after checkpoint inhibitors.

Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who were treated with presurgical chemotherapy may have a 55% lower risk of death, research shows.

Treatment with the antibody-drug conjugate TORL-1-23 was safe and tolerable in heavily pretreated, CLDN6-positive advanced solid tumors, including platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Among patients with previously treated advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) Welireg continued to show some benefits, though not to overall survival.

From Princess Kate entering ‘a new phase of recovery’ to a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s blood cancer announcement, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

I stopped pondering why cancer happened to me and instead focused on achieving my goals and taking life on.

Fatigue is a common side effect that may linger for years following cancer treatment. Experts and survivors talk about ways to help find a balance between life and fatigue.

From Danielle Fishel and Rick Steves announcing their diagnosis to the “Emily in Paris” star discussing her cancer experience, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

One expert explained why ‘it’s very important to know what’s going on’ with regard to new renal cell carcinoma treatments.

Androgen receptor pathway inhibitors were shown to better treat patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and improved survival.

Afinitor did not improve relapse-free survival in patients with non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma — a kidney cancer subtype linked to poor prognosis.

Patients with locally advanced muscle-invasive bladder cancer may benefit from dose-dense gemcitabine and cisplatin.

Understanding how I fit in matters to me but figuring out my identity in the cancer space is not always easy.

Considering nutrition and frailty earlier on may help patients achieve better health-related quality of life during kidney cancer and bladder cancer.

Cancer tried to zap my will to live and taught me to learn about time. After being diagnosed, I realized that I had to make the most of each day.

Certain genetic mutations were associated with better responses to presurgical chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

We asked oncology experts what questions patients should ask their doctors soon after receiving a cancer diagnosis. This is their advice.

Relapse outcomes were similar in patients with high-risk renal cell carcinoma treated with Opdivo and with observation before and after surgery.

An analysis of more than 500 patients with advanced kidney cancer treated with Welireg broke down the rates of moderate to severe side effects.

Patients with favorable-risk prostate cancer “should be aware that they don't need treatment right away,” one expert said.

The Food and Drug Administration granted a fast track designation to ADI-270, an off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapy for clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors two years ago, but I’ve learned a lifetime of lessons since.

For survivors who had received cisplatin chemotherapy, an expert advised routine hearing checks and wearing earplugs in loud places to maintain hearing.

Although there are still cancer drugs in short supply, the chief medical officer at the NCCN explained that most patients will not get suboptimal care.

From Judge Frank Caprio opening up about his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and treatment to an “Ink Master” star dying from testicular cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

After testicular cancer hindered my self-image and identity, I decided to create a five-point system to help me achieve a successful future.

Leaning on spiritual belief may strengthen patients' life purposes, but for many, it's common to temporarily loosen their grip on faith after a cancer diagnosis.

Patients who received systemic therapy at the end of life did not have longer overall survival averages than those who did not receive therapy at end of life.