Dana-Farber research leads to better understanding of immune system in kidney cancer
Date Time Dana-Farber research leads to better understanding of immune system in kidney cancer Two research papers highlight single-cell dissection of kidney tumors to identify new immunotherapy treatments and targets In the last two decades, immunotherapy has emerged as a leading treatment for advanced renal carcinoma cancer (more commonly known as kidney cancer). This therapy is now part of the standard of care, but it doesn’t work for all patients, and almost all patients, no matter how they respond initially, become more resistant to treatment over time. The immune system plays a critic...