Opinion|Videos|January 2, 2025
James’ Journey with Clear Cell RCC: Diagnosis, Early Challenges, and His Treatment Journey
Panelists discuss a patient’s treatment journey and medical history, exploring their experience with being diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC), including the symptoms at the time of diagnosis, how this rare subtype was explained by the care team, and the tests—such as imaging and blood work—that were performed prior to diagnosis and their outcomes.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Dr McManus introduces James as her patient and asks:Please provide a brief overview of your treatment journey and medical history to the extent you wish to share. Can you share your experience of being diagnosed with clear cell RCC?
- What symptoms were you having at the time of diagnosis?
- How was this rare subtype explained to you by your care team?
- What tests did you undergo before your diagnosis (eg, imaging, blood work) and what was the outcome?
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