learning from every patient

The theme for this year’s ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) annual meeting was Caring for Every Patient, Learning from Every Patient.  This theme perfectly represents what the meeting is all about. Researchers, doctors and industry from around the world coming together to improve the lives of cancer patients.  Interestingly this meeting is not attended by patients, but instead Patient Advocates attend to share the voice of the patient.   This was my first year attending, and I am happy to report back to you the ‘buzz’ on what is happening with kidney cancer research and treatment.  First up, immunotherapy based combination therapies. Immunotherapy Based Combination Therapies – Presented by Rana McKay, MD, Medical Oncologist, UCSD ...