The Role of Genetic Mutations in Prognosis and Decision-Making

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Chung-Han Lee, MD, PhD discusses how genetic mutations inform patient prognosis and decision-making for patients with kidney cancer.

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Observing changes in the tumor microenvironment before and after a biopsy may elucidate how kidney cancer cells interact with immune cells.
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