Patient and caregiver knowledge and utilization of partial versus radical nephrectomy: results of a national kidney foundation survey to assess educational needs of kidney cancer patients and caregivers.

Background: In response to requests from patients, caregivers, and physicians for information on kidney cancer, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) conducted a survey to assess the educational needs of the kidney cancer community. Key areas of assessment were patient and caregiver knowledge of risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), including kidney cancer and nephrectomy, and of kidney-sparing surgical options.

Study Design: Survey to assess educational needs of patients with kidney cancer and caregivers.