Opinion|Videos|December 14, 2023
The Role of Registered Nurses in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Advanced RCC
Author(s)Thomas E. Hutson, DO, PharmD, Kacie Ellis, RN
Nurses play a key role in kidney cancer care by educating patients on medications, closely monitoring and managing side effects, coordinating care, providing emotional support, and serving as the first line of communication with patients about treatment concerns.
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