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Discover real stories from people who have been where you are. Explore podcasts, articles, and videos designed to support you.

Navigate Your Treatment

Learn about living with advanced kidney cancer, treatment with FOTIVDA® (tivozanib), and AVEO ACE, our patient support program.

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Finding the right support can make a meaningful difference. Learn about available resources and connect with national and local kidney cancer advocacy groups.

Meet Real Patients and Caregivers
Living With Advanced RCC

Discover how patients and caregivers have transformed their experiences with advanced RCC into stories of strength, support, and hope for others.

Chris

Actual FOTIVDA patient

Chris is known for his charisma and his award‑winning salsa. First diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in 2014, he enjoyed several years of remission before learning that his cancer had returned and progressed to an advanced stage. After several treatments no longer worked, Chris and his oncology team explored new options, leading him to begin treatment with FOTIVDA. Today, he approaches life with strength, optimism, and a desire to encourage others facing advanced RCC.

Scott and Katie

Actual FOTIVDA patient

Scott, a dentist and devoted husband and father of four, was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in 2021. After learning that his cancer had returned as metastatic RCC, he explored treatment options with his oncology team and, with support from his wife, Katie, joined a clinical trial for FOTIVDA. Today, Scott and Katie share their story to encourage and support others navigating advanced RCC.

George and Lucy

Actual FOTIVDA patient

George, a retired professor and industry professional, lives with strong support from his wife, Lucy. After noticing blood in his urine, he was diagnosed with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Following several treatments and clinical trials, George joined a study for what would later become FOTIVDA. Today, George and Lucy share their experience to help others stay hopeful, informed, and encouraged to ask questions.

Valeri

Actual FOTIVDA patient

Valeri, a devoted mother and passionate gardener, was diagnosed with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after recovering from a major hip injury. After surgery and several treatments, she later learned her cancer had returned. Today, Valeri shares how treatment with FOTIVDA, along with the support of her family and her love of gardening, has helped her focus on hope, healing, and gratitude.


Understanding RCC and What Comes Next

Facing advanced kidney cancer can feel overwhelming, but having a clear plan and the right information can make a difference. Learn how FOTIVDA works and explore helpful questions to guide conversations with your healthcare team as you discuss next steps in your treatment journey.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer. If it returns after treatment, it’s called a relapse. When a current medicine stops working, it’s known as refractory disease.

If you’re facing either of these situations, it’s natural to feel concerned about what comes next. You’re not alone, and there are treatment options that may help.

Talking openly with your healthcare team can help you feel more informed and confident about your options. To make the most of your visit, consider writing down questions or topics you’d like to discuss ahead of time.

Questions to ask your healthcare team about FOTIVDA

  • Is FOTIVDA a treatment that could be right for me?
  • How does FOTIVDA work for advanced RCC?
  • What should I know about FOTIVDA, including serious and common side effects?
  • How will I know if FOTIVDA is working for me?
  • Can FOTIVDA fit into my daily routine?
  • Are there support programs or resources available if I start FOTIVDA?

Overview of FOTIVDA

FOTIVDA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma or RCC) that has recurred or not responded after two or more prior treatments. The effectiveness and safety of FOTIVDA was proven in a large clinical study of 350 people with relapsed or refractory advanced kidney cancer where at least two medicines stopped working. During the study, 175 people with advanced RCC were randomly assigned to take FOTIVDA and 175 were randomly assigned to take sorafenib, an approved RCC treatment.

44%

increase in time without tumor growth or spread

(5.6 months for FOTIVDA vs 3.9 months for sorafenib)

28%

experienced no cancer growth or spread for one year

(compared with 11% taking sorafenib)

2x

as many people who took FOTIVDA had their tumor(s) get smaller in size

with 18% experiencing tumor shrinkage (compared with 8% taking sorafenib)

73%

experienced disease control with FOTIVDA

(compared with 65% taking sorafenib)

Possible side effects of FOTIVDA

Side effects can occur when taking FOTIVDA. Remember that no two treatment experiences are the same. You may not experience all of these side effects while taking FOTIVDA. Please call your healthcare provider right away if you experience any side effects. These are not all the possible side effects of FOTIVDA.

Possible serious side effects
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Heart attack and blood clots in your veins or arteries
  • Protein in your urine
  • Risk of wound-healing problems
  • Allergic reactions to tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No.5)
  • Heart failure
  • Bleeding problems
  • Thyroid gland problems
  • Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS)
  • Tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestines or an abnormal connection between two or more body parts (fistula).
Common side effects
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhea
  • Decreased appetite
  • Nausea
  • Hoarseness
  • Low levels of thyroid hormones
  • Cough
  • Mouth sores
  • Decreased levels of salt (sodium) and phosphate in the blood
  • Increased levels of lipase in the blood

There is Support For You

AVEO ACE is a comprehensive program that provides personalized and ongoing support to those with advanced RCC. Advocacy and community organizations also offer support and educational resources to patients and caregivers. Explore further to find support that may be right for you.

Indication and Important
Safety Information

FOTIVDA® (tivozanib) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma or RCC) that has been treated with 2 or more prior medicines and has come back or did not respond to treatment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before taking FOTIVDA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions including, if you have high blood pressure, a history of heart failure, a history of blood clots in your veins or arteries (including stroke, heart attack, or change in vision), bleeding problems, thyroid problems, liver problems, an unhealed wound, if you plan to have surgery or have had recent surgery, or are allergic to FD&C No. 5 (tartrazine) or aspirin.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to be. FOTIVDA can harm your unborn baby. If you are able to become pregnant:

  • Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment.
  • Use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 1 month after your last dose.
  • Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you.
  • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
  • Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 month after your last dose of FOTIVDA.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicine you take and any new medicine. Taking FOTIVDA with certain other medicines may affect how FOTIVDA works.

FOTIVDA may cause serious side effects, including:

High blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure may be severe, including a sudden, severe increase in your blood pressure (hypertensive crisis) that can lead to death. You should check your blood pressure regularly and tell your healthcare provider if you have increased blood pressure or experience confusion, headaches, dizziness, chest pain, or shortness of breath.

Heart failure. Heart failure may be serious and sometimes lead to death. Your healthcare provider should check for symptoms of heart failure regularly, such as shortness of breath or swelling of your ankles.

Heart attack and blood clots in your veins or arteries. Blood clots may be serious and sometimes lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you have, new chest pain or pressure, numbness or weakness on one side of your body, pain in your arms, back, neck or jaw, trouble talking, shortness of breath, sudden severe headache, vision changes, swelling in the arms or legs

Bleeding problems. Bleeding may be serious and sometimes lead to death. Report or get medical help right away if you have, unusual bleeding from the gums, red or black stools (looks like tar), menstrual bleeding or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal, bruises that happen without a known cause or get larger, headaches, feeling dizzy or weak, bleeding that is severe or you cannot control, coughing up blood or blood clots, pink or brown urine, vomiting blood or your vomit looks like “coffee grounds,” unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain

Protein in your urine. Your healthcare provider should check your urine for protein before and during treatment.

Tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestines or an abnormal connection between two or more body parts (fistula). Get medical help right away if you experience tenderness or pain in your stomach-area (abdomen) that is severe and does not go away.

Thyroid gland problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your thyroid gland function before and during your treatment and may prescribe medicine if you develop thyroid gland problems.

Risk of wound-healing problems. Wounds may not heal properly during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to have surgery before starting or during treatment, including dental surgery. You should stop taking FOTIVDA at least 24 days before planned surgery. Your healthcare provider should tell you when you may start taking FOTIVDA again after surgery.

Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS). RPLS is a condition that can happen. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have headaches, seizures, confusion, blindness or changes in vision, or difficulty thinking.

Allergic reactions to tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5). FOTIVDA contains a dye called FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) that may cause allergic-type reactions, including bronchial asthma, in certain people. This occurs most often in people who also are allergic to aspirin.

Common side effects include tiredness, diarrhea, decreased appetite, nausea, hoarseness, low levels of thyroid hormones, cough, mouth sores, decreased blood levels of salt (sodium) and phosphate, increased levels of lipase in the blood.

Other side effects include vomiting and weakness or lack of energy.

FOTIVDA may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have a child.

Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with FOTIVDA if you have certain side effects.

These are not all the possible side effects of FOTIVDA.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-833-FOTIVDA (1-833-368-4832) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see the Patient Information in the full Prescribing Information for FOTIVDA® (tivozanib).