One of the ways to deal with the emotions of a kidney cancer diagnosis is to become an active member of your treatment team. You can get involved even before the treatment starts. In this video, learn ways to get organized and make sure you know what to expect during your treatment, according to Joseph Pazona, MD, Urologist in Nashville, TN.
Joseph Pazona, MD, is a Urologist in Nashville, TN.
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UpToDate. (2022). Patient education: renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)(beyond the basics).
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