Kidney cancer observation study
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study follows people with kidney cancer who are scheduled for surgery to remove their tumor. It aims to learn more about the disease and how it behaves over time.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with kidney cancer
- Your doctor recommends surgery to remove the cancer
- You can read and sign a consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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