Kidney Cancer 101 Part 1 - Introduction to Kidney Cancer - Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis

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Course Description

​​This comprehensive course, presented by Mary W. Dunn, MSN, RN NP-C, OCN, offers an in-depth exploration of kidney cancer. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of kidney cancer, along with insights into the genetic alterations associated with the disease. The course will also cover key risk factors, providing a well-rounded overview of kidney cancer. By the end of this course, attendees will be able to discuss the underlying mechanisms of kidney cancer, understand its prevalence and distribution, review significant genetic changes, and identify three major risk factors.​ 

Learning Objectives

  • ​Discuss the pathophysiology & epidemiology of kidney cancer
  • Review genetic alterations associated with kidney cancer
  • List 3 risk factors for kidney cancer
  • Review how kidney cancers are diagnosed
  • Describe the grading & staging systems used for kidney cancer

Target Audience:

The target audience for this course includes nurses, advanced practice providers (APPs), and other healthcare providers who are actively involved in the care of cancer patients.

 

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Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.25 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
08/17/2026
Course expires: 
08/16/2028
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Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN

Adult Nurse Practitioner
UNC Health – UNC Medical Center
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Disclosures

No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.

 

Accreditation Statements

1.25 NCPD/CNE
UNC Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
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