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UTSW study reveals widespread disparities in immunotherapy use for patients with advanced kidney and bladder cancers

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A study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reveals significant disparities across the country in the use of immunotherapy for patients with advanced kidney and bladder cancers. 

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