New PET probe aims to spot kidney cancer early

This early-phase study tests a new PET imaging probe designed to detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer. The probe targets a protein called CAIX, which is found in high levels on these cancer cells but not on most normal tissues. The goal is to see if this probe can accurately spot tumors throughout the body, potentially allowing for earlier and less invasive diagnosis. The study involves 3 participants with kidney cancer.