Immunotherapy and targeted drug treatment for kidney cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy and targeted drugs (called IO/TKI) given before and after surgery for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer). The goal is to shrink tumors and improve survival outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a specific type of kidney cancer) confirmed by biopsy
- Ages 18–80 and able to give informed consent
- Good overall health status (ECOG 0 or 1, meaning you can do light activities)
- Never received chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or other cancer drugs before
- Blood tests show adequate kidney, liver, and heart function, and healthy blood cell counts
- No brain metastases (cancer spread to the brain) or active infections
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