Progress Against Kidney Cancer
1970–1979
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1970– : Removing just part of the cancerous kidney is proven safe and effective
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1980–1989
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1980– : Immunotherapy benefits patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1990–1999
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1990– : Introduction of laparoscopic surgery minimizes pain, recovery time
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1990– : First immunotherapy approved for kidney cancer
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 1990– –1997: New treatment techniques introduced for small renal tumors
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 2000–Present
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 2000–Present 2000: Combination of kidney removal and immunotherapy extends life
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 2000–Present 2005: First FDA approval of a targeted drug for kidney cancer
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 2000–Present 2006–2007: Two new targeted drugs are proven effective in major trials; FDA approvals follow
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 2000–Present 2009: Everolimus approved for renal cell carcinoma if other drugs fail 2009: Bevacizumab approved for renal cancer after multiple studies confirm benefit 2009: Pazopanib approved for advanced kidney cancer
Progress Against Kidney Cancer 2000–Present 2011: FDA approves axitinib for persistent kidney cancer
Progress Against Kidney Cancer Five-Year Survival Source: National Cancer Institute
Progress Against Kidney Cancer Mortality Source: National Cancer Institute
Progress Against Kidney Cancer New Cases Source: National Cancer Institute
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