Information and fear Some people are afraid to learn more about kidney cancer. You might feel that whatever your doctor says is all you want or need to know. Some patients don't think information will help. Others don't want factual information about the disease or survival statistics. You should remember that incidence and survival statistics are often several years old by the time they are published.
New treatments tend to make old statistics less meaningful.
Some patients believe they won't be able to understand what they read. We think learning more about the disease and your treatment choices will help you. History has shown that assertive patients who actively work to overcome cancer often increase the odds of survival, live longer, and enjoy life more. You can be a passive victim or an active fighter. The choice is yours.