2022 District Days

In 2016, Congress allocated $0 in funding dedicated to kidney cancer research. Through the power of advocacy, we have raised that number to $185 million in six years.

KidneyCAN hosts several advocacy events each year to ensure that funding stays in place and grows to meet research needs.

Our third District Days event took place on August 8-9th. Stay tuned for event updates and outcomes, which we’ll share here in the weeks ahead.

Visit the District Days blog post for up to date info about our achievements this year.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

All patients, families, caregivers, friends, and medical professionals are welcome to join our advocacy events. Advocates meet virtually with their representatives and Congressional staff in their home districts to ask for research funding.

We provide training with Advocacy 101, a detailed guide to help you know what to expect and how to talk to your representatives about kidney cancer research funding. You will receive a meeting schedule, talking points, scripts you can use if you would like, and leave-behind documents.

If you have any questions, please reach out! We welcome anyone with a passion for accelerating cures for kidney cancer. Contact our Legislative Patient Advocacy Lead, Debra Beyhan, at debra.beyhan@kidneycan.org.

From 2018-2022 we have had 834 advocates attend 1,113 congressional meetings.

Join us in helping to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. Your voice counts!

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This money isn’t a given. We’ve had to fight for it, year after year. We provide our advocates with training and a toolkit so that you can share your story with Congressional representatives in small meetings. You’ll help them understand the impact of kidney cancer on people’s lives and the urgent need for a cure. Join us and make your voice heard!

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We know that awareness of kidney cancer and its impact on many lives leads to a sense of urgency, a desire for solutions. Awareness leads to advocacy, and advocacy — joining to speak as one voice — leads to funding and research. That’s how we get to cures.

Clinical trials for #kidneycancer can offer patients access to innovative treatments that may not yet be available elsewhere. 

Learn more about the benefits of participating in a trial at the KidneyCAN  Patient Resource Center: https://bit.ly/RCCTrials

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer

Clinical trials for #kidneycancer can offer patients access to innovative treatments that may not yet be available elsewhere.

Learn more about the benefits of participating in a trial at the KidneyCAN Patient Resource Center: https://bit.ly/RCCTrials

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer
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Let's talk about treatment options for #kidneycancer. Many patients undergo surgery as part of their treatment. In this video,  leading kidney cancer experts from the top US cancer centers delve into the important role of surgery in treating renal cell carcinoma. They discuss the key factors that determine whether or not surgery is the right option for you, as well as the different types of surgical procedures and adjuvant therapies that may be recommended. 

Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, this video provides valuable insights and information to help you make informed decisions about your treatment options. 

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/q9xtPYOXMyw
VISIT PATIENT RESOURCE CENTER: www.kidneycan.org

#KidneyCancer #KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer

Let`s talk about treatment options for #kidneycancer. Many patients undergo surgery as part of their treatment. In this video, leading kidney cancer experts from the top US cancer centers delve into the important role of surgery in treating renal cell carcinoma. They discuss the key factors that determine whether or not surgery is the right option for you, as well as the different types of surgical procedures and adjuvant therapies that may be recommended.

Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, this video provides valuable insights and information to help you make informed decisions about your treatment options.

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/q9xtPYOXMyw
VISIT PATIENT RESOURCE CENTER: www.kidneycan.org

#KidneyCancer #KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer
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Patients! Don't miss this valuable webinar from our partners @TriageCancer!

🗓️ March 22
⏰ 8:30am PT/10:30am CT/11:30am ET
💻 FREE 90-minute webinar

Sign up at: https://triagecancer.org/webinars/medical-bills-2023

Patients! Don`t miss this valuable webinar from our partners @TriageCancer!

🗓️ March 22
⏰ 8:30am PT/10:30am CT/11:30am ET
💻 FREE 90-minute webinar

Sign up at: https://triagecancer.org/webinars/medical-bills-2023
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During #KidneyCancerAwareness month, we want to highlight the importance of patient advocacy and access to the best care for #kidneycancer patients. Tracy's wife, Julie, was diagnosed with stage three clear cell renal cell carcinoma in 2014. 

Tracy shares their experiences from a caregiver perspective and emphasizes the importance of having a second set of ears and caregiver mental health. After Julie's surgery, Tracy and Julie decided to move to Ohio, where they could access world-class hospital systems for Julie's care. 

READ: https://kidneycan.org/tracys-story-a-caregivers-perspective/

Join us this month in raising awareness and supporting those affected by kidney cancer! 🧡💚💪✨

During #KidneyCancerAwareness month, we want to highlight the importance of patient advocacy and access to the best care for #kidneycancer patients. Tracy`s wife, Julie, was diagnosed with stage three clear cell renal cell carcinoma in 2014.

Tracy shares their experiences from a caregiver perspective and emphasizes the importance of having a second set of ears and caregiver mental health. After Julie`s surgery, Tracy and Julie decided to move to Ohio, where they could access world-class hospital systems for Julie`s care.

READ: https://kidneycan.org/tracys-story-a-caregivers-perspective/

Join us this month in raising awareness and supporting those affected by kidney cancer! 🧡💚💪✨
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A diagnosis of #kidneycancer can be overwhelming, but our Patient Resource Center is here to help! 

We offer information on the different types of kidney cancer, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and questions to ask at your appointments. 

Learn more at https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC 

#KidneyCancerAwareness

A diagnosis of #kidneycancer can be overwhelming, but our Patient Resource Center is here to help!

We offer information on the different types of kidney cancer, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and questions to ask at your appointments.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC

#KidneyCancerAwareness
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Are you or a loved one seeking comprehensive care for #kidneycancer? Our interactive map can help you locate centers near you that offer advanced treatments and compassionate care.

Check it out now at kidneycan.org/map. 

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerCare

Are you or a loved one seeking comprehensive care for #kidneycancer? Our interactive map can help you locate centers near you that offer advanced treatments and compassionate care.

Check it out now at kidneycan.org/map.

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerCare
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Did you know that not all cancer centers are created equal? 

If you're newly diagnosed with #kidneycancer, it's essential to understand the different types of cancer centers available and which may best fit your needs.

Our Patient Resource Center has more information to help you build the best care team to treat your disease. Check it out: https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC

#KidneyCancerAwareness #acceleratingcures #RCC

Did you know that not all cancer centers are created equal?

If you`re newly diagnosed with #kidneycancer, it`s essential to understand the different types of cancer centers available and which may best fit your needs.

Our Patient Resource Center has more information to help you build the best care team to treat your disease. Check it out: https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC

#KidneyCancerAwareness #acceleratingcures #RCC
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Building a solid care team is critical if you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with #kidneycancer. 

Check out the Patient Resource Center at www.kidneycan.org for tips to help you do just that! Understand the different types of medical specialists and the role each will play in your care, locate the most experienced treatment centers, and get organized for your visits.

#KidneyCancerAwareness

Building a solid care team is critical if you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with #kidneycancer.

Check out the Patient Resource Center at www.kidneycan.org for tips to help you do just that! Understand the different types of medical specialists and the role each will play in your care, locate the most experienced treatment centers, and get organized for your visits.

#KidneyCancerAwareness
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Spotted on #CapitolHill! So grateful for the Honorable Rosa DeLauro's support of #KidneyCancerAwarenessMonth! 

As Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, she has shown unwavering commitment to funding critical #kidneycancer research. 

Thank you for shining an orange light on this important cause! 🧡🎗️ 

#acceleratingcures

Spotted on #CapitolHill! So grateful for the Honorable Rosa DeLauro`s support of #KidneyCancerAwarenessMonth!

As Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, she has shown unwavering commitment to funding critical #kidneycancer research.

Thank you for shining an orange light on this important cause! 🧡🎗️

#acceleratingcures
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