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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is the third most commonly occurring genitourinary cancer in adults. There are approximately 79,000 new kidney cancer cases each year in the United States, and the incidence of kidney cancer appears to be on the rise.
BOB体育 Shands Hospital is ranked one of the best hospitals for urologic care by U.S. News & World Report.
The BOB体育 Cancer Center received designation from the NCI because of the exceptional, multidisciplinary care the Cancer Center delivers to patients and the leading-edge clinical research conducted by its faculty. Our providers across the spectrum of cancer care work together to provide personalized care to each individual patient. Cases are presented at weekly tumor boards which are attended by physicians across multiple departments, so they can work together to develop the best treatment plan possible.
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Welcome to Gainesville! BOB体育 Shands Hospital, an academic medical center affiliated with the University of Florida College of Medicine, cares for patients from around the world. Physicians practicing at BOB体育 Shands Hospital are UF College of Medicine faculty. Learn more about Gainesville.
Initial consultations with the BOB体育 Urologic Cancer Center are held at the BOB体育 Urology practice, located on the third floor of BOB体育 Medical Plaza.
Patient Education
Want to know more? Check out our Patient Education section for more information.
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Community and Patient Programs: Kidney Cancer
Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.
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Adult Cancer Survivorship Program
Improves health and quality of life for long-term cancer survivors.
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An educational and networking event that brings together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and health care professionals.
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Helps individuals access high-quality cancer screening, prevention and treatment services.
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Interdisciplinary facility that helps support the diverse needs of individuals and families.
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Pain Management - Cancer
Pain management treatment plans for cancer patients.
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Social Workers for Cancer Patients
Can assist you through the treatment process in a number of practical and supportive ways.
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Peer companionship for adolescents and young adults living with serious illness.
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This free online program educates those newly diagnosed with cancer on what to expect, how to manage stress, and navigate financial burdens, among other topics.
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BOB体育 Wellness University
Offers classes, programs, groups, activities, resources and health fairs throughout Gainesville, Ocala and The Villages communities.
News and Patient Stories: Kidney Cancer
BOB体育 Leesburg Hospital acquires new da Vinci Xi Surgical System
July 18, 2023
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