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Is back pain an indication of kidney cancer?

… good that the cause will not be kidney cancer , says Eric Kauffman, MD , a urologist with Roswell Park Comprehensive … through scans that are attained for other reasons,” Dr. Kauffman says. “The most common symptom we see is blood in … to be checked for cancer of the kidney or bladder,” Dr. Kauffman says. People who have larger tumors in their kidneys …
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5 questions to ask your kidney cancer surgeon

… your best chance to be cancer-free," says urologist Eric Kauffman, MD , who specializes in treating kidney cancer at … practices might have fewer than a dozen," says Dr. Kauffman. He adds that only 25% of patients will require … for the patient. "Preserving kidney function is key," Dr. Kauffman stresses. Kidney function is tied to your heart and …
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How a 10-minute screening may have saved my life

… and they recommended an appointment with urologist Eric Kauffman, MD . Dr. Kauffman explained how PSA levels can increase due to … Because Russell’s PSA level was increasing quickly, Dr. Kauffman recommended an MRI, followed by an ultrasound exam … and they recommended an appointment with urologist Eric Kauffman, MD . Dr. Kauffman explained how PSA levels can …
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What are some symptoms of kidney cancer?

… It may only be detectable on a laboratory test," says Eric Kauffman, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology in the … so many scans for a variety of other reasons," says Dr. Kauffman. “When patients go to the emergency room or their … of being dangerous in the patient's lifetime," says Dr. Kauffman. "When active surveillance is performed properly, …
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“Every person treated me with dignity”: Susan's story

… cancer at Roswell Park, under the care of urologist Eric Kauffman, MD . She encouraged Susan to give him a call, … It should be like this everywhere, but it isn’t.” Dr. Kauffman reviewed all of Susan’s prior medical records but … me.” She’s currently on a regular course of exams with Dr. Kauffman for her angiolipoma – if it grows too large, she may …
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Living with a genetic cancer syndrome: Sheana's story

… has always cared for patients with VHL, urologist Eric Kauffman, MD , led the concerted effort to further streamline … the best care possible to these patients,” says Dr. Kauffman. “We are proud to be able to provide these resources … has always cared for patients with VHL, urologist Eric Kauffman, MD , led the concerted effort to further streamline …
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From patient to Cancer Coach: Peter’s story

… cancer,” Peter says. “I had a consultation with Dr. Eric Kauffman and decided to have surgery, which was scheduled for … cancer,” Peter says. “I had a consultation with Dr. Eric Kauffman and decided to have surgery, which was scheduled for …