Kidney Cancer 101 Part 2 - Treatment of Localized Kidney Cancer, Management of Side Effects

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Course Description

​​Mary W. Dunn, MSN, RN NP-C, OCN will present on the contemporary management of small renal masses and localized kidney cancer. This session will cover current guidelines for active surveillance, explore at least three definitive treatment options, and highlight key considerations in selecting the appropriate approach. We’ll also review potential post-treatment complications to enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the management of small renal masses 
  • Review guidelines for active surveillance
  • Review at least 3 options for definitive management of localized kidney cancer
  • List at least 2 possible post-treatment complications

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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