Managing kidney cancer--a malignancy on the increase.

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  • Author(s): Trotto, Nancy E.
  • Source:
    Patient Care (Print); 4/15/2000, Vol. 34 Issue 7, p81, 8p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart
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    • Abstract:
      Focuses on the occurrence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in the United States. Includes a strong association between cigarette smoking and kidney cancer; Tendency of kidney tumors to remain asymptomatic for years; Initiation of disease screening for high-risk patients; Partial or complete nephrectomy as the primary therapy for kidney cancer; Immunotherapy regimens. INSET: Upcoming treatments for patients with kidney cancer..