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Renal Cell Carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma is a cancer that starts in the renal cortex, the outer part of the kidney. It includes clear cell, papillary and chromophobe types.

Nexavar

Sorafenib

200mg

Sorafenib tablets for liver and kidney cancer. It blocks the growth of new blood vessels that tumours need to grow.

From$5.24/ tabletView

Afinitor

Everolimus

5mg

Everolimus tablets for renal cell carcinoma and breast cancer. It blocks mTOR, a protein that controls cell growth and blood vessel formation in tumours.

From$43.64/ tabletView

Key points

  • Types of renal cell carcinoma include clear cell, papillary and chromophobe cancer.
  • Symptoms may not be noticeable early and can include blood in the urine, pain in the side or a lump.
  • Treatment can involve surgery, medicines or other cancer treatments, depending on the cancer and the person’s health.

Medicines listed for renal cell carcinoma

The listed products contain Sorafenib and Everolimus. Both are targeted cancer medicines that may be used in renal cell carcinoma care. Nexavar and Afinitor are listed as tablets.

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