Retrospective analysis on safety and efficacy of everolimus in treatment of metastatic renal cancer patients receiving dialysis

Aims: This retrospective study aimed to investigate safety and efficacy of everolimus in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Patients & methods: From November 2009 to December 2012, 11 mRCC patients undergoing dialysis were treated with everolimus after failure of anti-VEGF therapy at six Italian institutions. Patient characteristics, safety and outcomes were collected. Results: Progression-free survival and overall survival were determined using the Kaplan-Meier method. Median progression-free survival and overall survival were 9.01 and 15.7 months, respectively. No unexpected adverse events were reported. Conclusion: Everolimus appears to be safe in mRCC patients with renal impairment or end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Larger prospective studies are required to confirm these findings.