High grade ureteral cancer

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Had kidney and ureter removed last year followed by chemo. Recent scan showed ureteral cancer so starting immunotherapy.  Can’t find anyone else with the same diagnosis.  Would  like to know if treatment is effective in prolonging life, 

  • Hi  and I see this is your first post so welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

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