Onco-Nephrology: From Molecular to Clinical Studies
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Research of Cancer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 March 2026 | Viewed by 808
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Interests: nephrotic syndrome; immunology of transplantation; non-coding RNAs; cell death; protein structure; bioinformatics
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Dear Colleagues,
The intersection of cancer and kidney diseases has emerged as a critical area of medical specialization over the last decade. This rapidly evolving field addresses the complex bidirectional relationship between oncological and renal conditions, becoming a major focus for nephrology consultations and an integral part of comprehensive cancer care.
Onco-nephrology encompasses a wide range of clinical scenarios, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, and glomerular diseases associated with malignancies or cancer therapies. It also addresses the increased cancer risk in patients with kidney disease, particularly transplant recipients.
As cancer treatments advance, including conventional chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and cellular therapies, the need for specialized expertise in this area has grown exponentially. Specialists in this field play a crucial role in managing renal complications of cancer and its treatments, optimizing care strategies, and improving patient outcomes.
Moreover, this discipline aims to ensure that patients with renal disease receive the same cancer treatment opportunities as the general population. It bridges the gap between nephrology and oncology, supporting clinical decision-making and addressing the unique challenges presented by the intersection of these fields.
This Special Issue explores the latest advancements in this crucial area, from molecular studies to clinical applications, highlighting its growing significance in modern medicine.
Prof. Dr. Hans Kristian Lorenzo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- acute kidney injury in oncology
- chronic kidney disease and cancer
- paraneoplastic glomerulonephritis
- immunotherapy-related nephrotoxicity
- tumor lysis syndrome
- nephrotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agents
- DNA damage
- epigenetic modifications
- molecular pathways in cancer-associated kidney injury
- biomarkers for early detection of kidney injury
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