Still, a number of trials have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aimed at residual depressive symptoms is effective in reducing risk of recurrence. (ebmh.bmj.com)
The positive study was the S ‐ TRAC trial, in which sunitinib demonstrated improved disease - free survival (DFS) but not overall survival (OS) in patients at high risk of recurrence of RCC following nephrectomy. (cancernetwork.com)
Their research led to refinements in therapy that allowed certain patients, based on specific characteristics, to receive less radiation or forgo it altogether without increased risk of recurrence. (hopkinsmedicine.org)