Kidney Cancer Unfiltered: Living With Multiple Cancers, Amy Plazer

In season 2, episode 5 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, host Annamaria Scaccia connected with Amy Plazer, who shared her unique experience of being diagnosed with both kidney and thyroid cancer within 10 days. Amy reflects on the challenges of managing symptoms, treatments, and the emotional toll of two separate cancer journeys while maintaining resilience and grace.

Amy discussed the complexities of survivorship, including the ongoing side effects of treatment, navigating having multiple doctors, and balancing care for her single kidney while facing a thyroid cancer diagnosis. She shared how her strong support system — particularly her husband — has helped her, even as she grapples with feelings of guilt and worry as a mother of three.

Amy and Annamaria also talked about their shared frustration over the lack of research into possible connections between kidney and thyroid cancer, calling for more attention and answers to help survivors understand the root causes.

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