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Leading clinicians and researchers critically survey a decade of clinical, biological, and pathological knowledge, and show how it is best applied to the management of both localized and advanced renal cell carcinoma. Their discussions include the latest developments in molecular genetics and immune dysfunction, and fully treat the roles of partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, and laparoscopy. Also discussed are screening for renal cell carcinoma, diagnosis and staging, paraneoplastic syndromes, and prognostic factors in metastatic disease. The physicians further explore novel therapeutic aspects including the use of interferon, Interleukin-2, therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, monoclonal antibody therapies, and antiangiogenic treatments to name a few. Summarizing a decade of scientific and therapeutic innovation, Renal Cell Carcinoma offers all physicians and clinical investigators treating kidney cancer today's gold-standard compendium of practical knowledge about the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of this difficult disease.

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Every aspect of renal cell carcinoma, from basic science to advanced clinical management, is comprehensively covered...I firmly believe this is the most complete yet concise monogram on the subject of renal cancers. It is a high quality book that would be extremely useful for anyone who manages renal cell carcinomas on a regular basis. The basic science chapters and in particular the chapters on advanced/metastatic renal tumors are extremely well written and informative. This book is the only one of its kind and hence cannot be compared. - Weighted Numerical Score: 95 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal a concise, well-organized book that discusses nearly every aspect of renal cancer, from epidemiology and pathology to the management of specific clinical situations and recent research in immunotherapy This book has many strengths. One is its organization. Each chapter is divided into clearly labeled, short subsections, making it highly readable and allowing the reader to locate information on a particular topic efficiently. A second strength is its emphasis on the immunologic features of renal cancer This excellent book is both useful and readable. Because of its wide scope but concise organization, it will be valuable to nearly everyone interested in renal cancer, including surgical and medical oncologists, clinical investigators, and laboratory investigators. - The New England Journal of Medicine The book is clearly written, the illustrations are informative and the references are complete. It's strongest point is the extensive attention paid to the immunologic aspects of RCC. Annals of Oncology

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