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Topics Covered

  • Overview of Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
  • Standard of Care and New Treatment Approaches
  • The Role of Targeted Therapies
  • Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
  • Managing Side Effects and Pain
  • Communicating with Your Health Care Team
  • Nutritional Concerns and Tips
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

David F. McDermott, MD
Clinical Director, Biologic Therapy Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Eric Jonasch, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Director, VHL Clinical Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Joan H. Elizondo, RD, LD
Senior Clinical Dietitian, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Keith Lyons, MSW

Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on June 17, 2010.

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The information presented in this workshop is provided for your general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are aware of your specific situation. We encourage you to take information and questions back to your individual health care provider as a way of creating a dialogue and partnership about your cancer and your treatment.