The cortex and medulla make up the parenchyma, or functional tissue, of the kidney. The central region of the kidney contains the renal pelvis, which is located in the renal sinus, and is continuous with the ureter. The renal pelvis is a large cavity that collects the urine as it is produced.
PROVENGE is an immunotherapy IMMUNOTHERAPYTreatment that helps the immune system (the bodyâs natural defense) fight disease.Closethat takes the patientâs own immune cells and reprograms them to attack his advanced prostate cancer. This process delivers a treatment designed just for each patient.
DR CURRAN: Our biggest frustration with PROVENGE at this point is that it does not cure the prostate cancer. However, we are encouraged that with ongoing research in the fields of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy, someday we will have a cure for this now incurable disease. Does health insurance typically cover PROVENGE treatment? DR. CURRAN: Because of its technical nature, PROVENGE is a very expensive procedure. Medicare covers it, and so do most private health insurances.