This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of L-selenomethionine when given together with axitinib in treating patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread from the primary site (place where it started) to other places in the body and usually cannot be cured or controlled with treatment (advanced metastatic). L-selenomethionine may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the growth of new blood vessels necessary for tumor growth. Axitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving L-selenomethionine together with axitinib may be a better treatment for advanced metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
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Incidence of Adverse Events (AE) Per CTCAE 4.03
Timeframe: After 2 cycles (28 days)
Pilot Phase - Determine Dose-concentration Relationship and Estimate the Effective Dose of SLM (Informed by Preclinical Data) Using the Continual Reassessment Method (CRM).
Timeframe: 14 days