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Source: Renal Cell Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview for Renal Cell Cancer
There are different types of treatment for people with renal cell cancer.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Immunotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for renal cell cancer may cause side effects.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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