Kimryn Rathmell: Nurses are critical in caring for people with cancer

Kimryn Rathmell shared a post on X:

“Nurses are critical in caring for people with cancer. They administer therapies, manage side effects, prepare patients and families for what to expect, and much more. Patients often interact with multiple types of nurses throughout their Cancer Care journey.

From registered nurses + nurse practitioners assisting patients with medical needs, to infusion nurses guiding the treatment process, to nurse administrators ensuring seamless operations, to nurse researchers managing clinical trials—each role is unique and indispensable.”

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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.