Looking Back, Looking Forward
A KidneyCAN Town Hall Event
Renowned clinical kidney cancer researchers shared a retrospective of 2022 breakthroughs, along with a look forward at what we can expect in 2023, at our recent Town Hall event.
Watch below if you missed the live webinar!
Watch as leading experts share the most promising 2022 kidney cancer research, as well as expectations for 2023.
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2022 Research Retrospective
Dr. Rana McKay, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
UC San Diego Health Center

Looking Forward to 2023 Research
Dr. Hans Hammers, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Oncologist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Resource Links from Topics Mentioned in the Program
Here are links to detailed information about the trials Dr. McKay included in her presentation. If you are discussing one of these combinations with your oncologist, you’ll find a detailed take-home reference here.
Perioperative Therapy
Frontline Therapy for Advanced Kidney Cancer
Non Clear Cell
Here are links to the trials mentioned by Dr. Hammers during his presentation:
XL-092 with Immuno-Oncology Agents in Solid Tumors (Stellar2)
An informed patient is an empowered patient.
We at KidneyCAN know how challenging it can be to keep up with research developments and how they could impact your treatment options. We hope the ideas presented in our Town Hall help you as you work with your doctor to manage your care for kidney cancer.
If you’re looking to connect with more people who share your challenges and can offer support, check out our Smart Patients forum.
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Today, KidneyCAN advocates are on #CapitolHill requesting a $60M appropriation for the #KidneyCancer Research Program (KCRP) in FY24. This funding is crucial for advancing research and #acceleratingcures.
We`re also asking Congress to allocate $50.9 billion to the #NIH, including $9.988 billion for the #NCI, to bolster #RCC research and development. Every dollar counts in the fight against cancer!
Dec 4

Today, KidneyCAN advocates are on #CapitolHill requesting a $60M appropriation for the #KidneyCancer Research Program (KCRP) in FY24. This funding is crucial for advancing research and #acceleratingcures.
We`re also asking Congress to allocate $50.9 billion to the #NIH, including $9.988 billion for the #NCI, to bolster #RCC research and development. Every dollar counts in the fight against cancer!
⏰ There`s still time to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!
Haven`t had a chance to donate yet? No worries! Every contribution, big or small, helps us in our mission to #acceleratecures for #kidneycancer. Your support today can light the way to a brighter future for thousands of patients and families.
Let`s end the day strong! Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
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Nov 29

⏰ There`s still time to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!
Haven`t had a chance to donate yet? No worries! Every contribution, big or small, helps us in our mission to #acceleratecures for #kidneycancer. Your support today can light the way to a brighter future for thousands of patients and families.
Let`s end the day strong! Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey ahead in 2024. Our mission to accelerate cures for kidney cancer is fueled by the dedication and compassion of our volunteers and community members.
Your unwavering support and tireless efforts give hope and strength to many. Let`s carry this spirit forward into the new year, continuing to light the way for breakthroughs and better care.
Together, we can make 2024 a landmark year in our fight against kidney cancer! Thank you for being our guiding stars. ✨
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29

As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey ahead in 2024. Our mission to accelerate cures for kidney cancer is fueled by the dedication and compassion of our volunteers and community members.
Your unwavering support and tireless efforts give hope and strength to many. Let`s carry this spirit forward into the new year, continuing to light the way for breakthroughs and better care.
Together, we can make 2024 a landmark year in our fight against kidney cancer! Thank you for being our guiding stars. ✨
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
This #GivingTuesday, we recognize the unsung heroes in the fight against kidney cancer: caregivers and family members.
At KidneyCAN, we understand the unique challenges you face. Your strength, love, and support are invaluable to those battling #kidneycancer. That`s why we`re committed to providing resources and support not just for patients, but for you too.
Your donation today helps us continue to offer guidance, education, and a caring community for everyone affected by kidney cancer. Together, we can light the path to a brighter future.
Support our mission: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29

This #GivingTuesday, we recognize the unsung heroes in the fight against kidney cancer: caregivers and family members.
At KidneyCAN, we understand the unique challenges you face. Your strength, love, and support are invaluable to those battling #kidneycancer. That`s why we`re committed to providing resources and support not just for patients, but for you too.
Your donation today helps us continue to offer guidance, education, and a caring community for everyone affected by kidney cancer. Together, we can light the path to a brighter future.
Support our mission: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
This #GivingTuesday, light up the path for kidney cancer patients at every step of their journey. 🌟
At KidneyCAN, we understand that a kidney cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That`s why our Patient Resource Center is dedicated to being a guiding light, offering support and information from diagnosis through to living well.
Your generous donation today helps us enrich and expand these vital resources. Whether it`s navigating treatment options, understanding side effects, or finding ways to thrive post-diagnosis, we`re here to ensure no one walks this path alone.
Together, we can make the future brighter for every individual facing kidney cancer. Let`s unite to provide the tools, knowledge, and support needed at every turn.
Donate now and be a part of someone`s journey to hope and healing: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29

This #GivingTuesday, light up the path for kidney cancer patients at every step of their journey. 🌟
At KidneyCAN, we understand that a kidney cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That`s why our Patient Resource Center is dedicated to being a guiding light, offering support and information from diagnosis through to living well.
Your generous donation today helps us enrich and expand these vital resources. Whether it`s navigating treatment options, understanding side effects, or finding ways to thrive post-diagnosis, we`re here to ensure no one walks this path alone.
Together, we can make the future brighter for every individual facing kidney cancer. Let`s unite to provide the tools, knowledge, and support needed at every turn.
Donate now and be a part of someone`s journey to hope and healing: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
🌟 This #GivingTuesday, join us in illuminating the journey for #kidneycancer patients.
KidneyCAN`s Town Hall events are not just webinars. They are a lifeline of hope, knowledge, and connection. Each session is crafted to empower patients and caregivers with the latest insights into kidney cancer research, treatment, and survivorship stories. From understanding the latest updates to celebrating long-term survivors and addressing vital kidney health, we`re here to light the path forward.
Your donation helps us continue these crucial conversations, bringing experts and the kidney cancer community together. It`s not just about facing the disease; it`s about thriving in spite of it.
Let`s make the future bright for every person touched by kidney cancer.
Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures #KidneyCAN #Hope
Nov 29

🌟 This #GivingTuesday, join us in illuminating the journey for #kidneycancer patients.
KidneyCAN`s Town Hall events are not just webinars. They are a lifeline of hope, knowledge, and connection. Each session is crafted to empower patients and caregivers with the latest insights into kidney cancer research, treatment, and survivorship stories. From understanding the latest updates to celebrating long-term survivors and addressing vital kidney health, we`re here to light the path forward.
Your donation helps us continue these crucial conversations, bringing experts and the kidney cancer community together. It`s not just about facing the disease; it`s about thriving in spite of it.
Let`s make the future bright for every person touched by kidney cancer.
Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures #KidneyCAN #Hope
KidneyCAN sends advocates each year to Capitol Hill to ask Congress to fund #kidneycancer research. From 2018-2023, we have had 980 advocates attend 1,316 congressional meetings. On #GivingTuesday, you can help support our mission to accelerate cures.
With your support, #TheFutureIsBright!
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28

KidneyCAN sends advocates each year to Capitol Hill to ask Congress to fund #kidneycancer research. From 2018-2023, we have had 980 advocates attend 1,316 congressional meetings. On #GivingTuesday, you can help support our mission to accelerate cures.
With your support, #TheFutureIsBright!
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
At KidneyCAN, we believe that #TheFutureIsBright for kidney cancer research, and with your help, we can make that future a reality.
Your contribution on #GivingTuesday is more than a financial donation; it`s a hopeful gesture that fuels research, funds collaboration, empowers patients, and expands access to care.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28

At KidneyCAN, we believe that #TheFutureIsBright for kidney cancer research, and with your help, we can make that future a reality.
Your contribution on #GivingTuesday is more than a financial donation; it`s a hopeful gesture that fuels research, funds collaboration, empowers patients, and expands access to care.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
In the United States alone, over 82,000 individuals are diagnosed with #kidneycancer each year. Each number represents a life, a story, a loved one.
By supporting KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re not just contributing to a cause; you`re illuminating the way forward for countless individuals and families.
As we look towards 2024, let`s join hands to make it a landmark year in the fight against kidney cancer. Your gift today can turn hope into action, dreams into discoveries.
Please, take a moment to donate and help us ensure that for kidney cancer patients and their families, #TheFutureIsBright.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28

In the United States alone, over 82,000 individuals are diagnosed with #kidneycancer each year. Each number represents a life, a story, a loved one.
By supporting KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re not just contributing to a cause; you`re illuminating the way forward for countless individuals and families.
As we look towards 2024, let`s join hands to make it a landmark year in the fight against kidney cancer. Your gift today can turn hope into action, dreams into discoveries.
Please, take a moment to donate and help us ensure that for kidney cancer patients and their families, #TheFutureIsBright.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
The Kidney Cancer Research Summit (#KCRS) is a global event bringing together the world`s top #kidneycancer researchers, united in their efforts to #acceleratecures for #RCC. At KCRS, researchers and clinicians share data and collaborate on ideas for new treatments.
When you support KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re contributing to these efforts! Bring hope and light to the future for patients all over the world with a one-time or recurring donation to KidneyCAN:
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28

The Kidney Cancer Research Summit (#KCRS) is a global event bringing together the world`s top #kidneycancer researchers, united in their efforts to #acceleratecures for #RCC. At KCRS, researchers and clinicians share data and collaborate on ideas for new treatments.
When you support KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re contributing to these efforts! Bring hope and light to the future for patients all over the world with a one-time or recurring donation to KidneyCAN:
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/