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On Cancer: Meet Urologic Cancer Surgeon Guido Dalbagni

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Urologic surgeon Guido Dalbagni – who cares for patients with bladder cancer, kidney cancer, penile cancer, and sarcomas – explains new treatments offered at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, which can help patients of any age maintain their quality of life.

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I have ureteral cancer, a stent in my left kidney, and a nephrostomy bag. I have undergone 8 months of chemo. It stopped the cancer from spreading, but the tumor has grown. I recently consulted with Dr John Colberg at Yale Smilow Cancer Center, who feels that my best solution would be radical surgery including left kidney and ureter. My question is : is there any alternative? I'm 85 years old and have been advised surgery may be too risky. I've heard of Nano knife electrical therapy -- it sounds like a possibility, less invasive, and easier on the body. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much!
Miki, we are not able to answer individual medical questions on our blog. If you'd like to make an appointment to speak with a Memorial Sloan-Kettering physician, please call 800-525-2225 or go to http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/appointment. Thank you for your comment.

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