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. 2011;16 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):1-3.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2011-S2-01.

New perspectives on the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma: an introduction and historical overview

Robert J Motzer  1
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New perspectives on the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma: an introduction and historical overview

Robert J Motzer. Oncologist. 2011.

Abstract

The content of the supplement is summarized, including a review of the pathogenesis and diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma and the efficacy and safety of the currently available targeted therapies.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: Robert J. Motzer: Honoraria: Eisai, Bristol-Myers Squibb; Research funding/contracted research: GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Pfizer.

The content of this article has been reviewed by independent peer reviewers to ensure that it is balanced, objective, and free from commercial bias. No financial relationships relevant to the content of this article have been disclosed by the independent peer reviewers.

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Timeline of treatments for renal cell carcinoma. Abbreviations: EMA, European Medicines Agency; FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; IFN, interferon; IL, interleukin.
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