Amy Marbaugh, RN, BSN, MS, Director of Patient Programs at the Kidney Cancer Association, speaks about the importance of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, which is marked in March each year. “Kidney Cancer Awareness Month is just a really important time to honor patients and their loved ones on their kidney cancer journey,” she said. “And I think that the more recognition we give to kidney cancer, the more awareness that we can spread.” ...
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Explore the most recent news and cutting-edge research in genitourinary (GU) cancer. Cancer Nursing Today reports on the latest clinical updates affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Discover how the newest trials and research are changing the GU cancer care landscape for clinicians and patients.
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The rash management protocol was implemented in the phase II Apa-RP study.
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