Neoadjuvant therapies for clear cell renal cell carcinoma: review of current evidence and future applications - Takeaways - MDSpire

Current Evidence and Future Directions of Neoadjuvant Treatments for Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

  • By

  • Thomas McMaster

  • Niall McVeigh

  • David C. Chen

  • Abdullah Al-Khanaty

  • Kieran Sandhu

  • Jonathon Carll

  • Dixon T. Woon

  • Declan G. Murphy

  • Nathan Lawrentschuck

  • Lewis Au

  • Muhammad Ali

  • Shankar Siva

  • Marlon Perera

  • July 17, 2026

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    Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) represents about 90% of primary renal malignancies, with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) being the most common subtype.

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    Approximately 30% of RCC patients are diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic disease despite improvements in early detection.

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    Neoadjuvant therapy may enhance surgical outcomes by inducing tumor cytoreduction and facilitating easier resection of advanced tumors.

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    Targeted therapies and immunotherapy can modulate the tumor microenvironment, promoting a pro-inflammatory immune response.

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    Standardized assessment methods for pathological response in RCC are being developed to improve interpretation of treatment efficacy.

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Neoadjuvant therapies for clear cell renal cell carcinoma: review of current evidence and future applications

  • by Thomas McMaster, Niall McVeigh, David C. Chen, Abdullah Al-Khanaty, Kieran Sandhu, Jonathon Carll, Dixon T. Woon, Declan G. Murphy, Nathan Lawrentschuck, Lewis Au, Muhammad Ali, Shankar Siva, Marlon Perera

  • July 17, 2026

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