Kimryn Rathmell: Support for kids and teens facing a loved one’s cancer diagnosis

Kimryn Rathmell shared on X: .

“Navigating a loved one’s cancer diagnosis or treatment can be tough on a child’s mental and emotional health. Check out this NCI resource for insights and support for kids and teens facing this challenge.”

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell is a distinguished leader and researcher in the field of kidney cancer. Specializing in the research and treatment of complex and hereditary kidney cancers. 

She has held leadership positions with organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society for Clinical Investigation, she has been elected to esteemed academies including the Association of American Physicians, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Medicine.

Currently serving as the director of the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Rathmell continues to lead research initiatives and advance the understanding and treatment of kidney cancer, ultimately improving the lives of patients worldwide.