1. JM is a 60-year-old male who is recovering from nephrectomy surgery. He was diagnosed with local regional, high-risk, clear cell renal cell carcinoma. He presents to the clinic today to discuss his treatment options. His labs are normal and he is in good physical condition. He states that he is willing to undergo treatment but asks if any treatment will benefit him. What is the best response to JM?

2. VAP is a 65-year-old male with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. According to the results of a nephrectomy, the cancer is a clear cell histology, and his labs indicate that he is in the intermediate-risk group (low hemoglobin and high lactate dehydrogenase). The oncologist discussed several first-line treatment options with VAP, but he wants to get your opinion as the oncology pharmacist. Which of the following should you tell VAP?

3. CBD is a 48-year-old male with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) that has spread to both lungs and his pelvis. He asks your opinion about his treatment plan. He believes he is going to undergo surgery to remove the kidney and that he will be cured as a result of the surgery. He wants to know why he needs both immunotherapy and surgery. Which of the following is the best response?

4. BDK is a 53-year-old male with renal cell carcinoma who has been on avelumab plus axitinib (on trial) for the past 2 years. Now, his disease has progressed. When considering second-line therapy options, which of the following statements is true?

5. The team in the genitourinary clinic discusses the new data that was just published regarding combination immunotherapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. In this context, which of the following statements is true?

Evaluation Questions

6. How confident are you in your decision about treatment for BDK in question 4 above?

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