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Introduction



          In October 2019, the Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada (KCRNC) published
          an updated consensus report on the management of advanced kidney cancer (Hotte
          SJ, et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2019;13(10):343-54.)  Advanced kidney cancer has
          seen an expansion in the treatment armamentarium from largely targeted systemic
          therapies to now include immunotherapy options. This shift in therapeutic strategy
          has implications for patient care in routine clinical practice, in terms of patient
          baseline assessment, evaluating disease response, as well as toxicity monitoring
          and management.


          This handbook, Practical Approaches to Managing Advanced Kidney Cancer, aligns
          with the published consensus statements. Please note that unanimous consensus
          was not reached for all treatment options; the published recommendations reflect
          the majority position. With this in mind, this booklet aims to provide a concise
          overview of the practical aspects of patient management throughout the treatment
          continuum. The information presented in this handbook is not definitive guidance but
          rather is meant to support discussions with the patient and multidisciplinary team
          regarding both short- and long-term treatment planning and patient management.


          The Health Canada approval status of agents mentioned in this handbook reflects
          the products’ indicated uses at the time of publishing. Please consult individual
          Product Monographs (through the Health Canada Drug Product Database) for the
          most current indicated uses. The Canadian Urological Association aims to update
          the content as the treatment landscape changes and new agents become available.
          We welcome your feedback to ensure this handbook serves as a helpful resource
          in your practice.


































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