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Thanks to the hard work of advocates in the kidney cancer community, Congress has allocated $50 million in federal funding for research in 2023, bringing the six-year total to $235 million. Twice a year, KidneyCAN organizes calls and visits to congress to speak about the need for kidney cancer research.

We need your help to continue the progress in funding kidney cancer research!

FOR PATIENTS

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, family member or friend, there is no greater way to impact our lawmakers than to share how kidney cancer has impacted your life. The passion you have to pursue advanced treatments or cure will translate to action!  Patients and their families are at the heart of the grassroots army that has taken earmarked federal dollars for research from $0 to $50 million a year.

You and your loved ones can be a part of this army! There is strength and empowerment in “giving back.”

WHY ADVOCATE?

GET INVOLVED

SPEAK UP FOR FUNDING

KidneyCAN President Bryan Lewis and Dr. Andrew Smith of University of Alabama at Birmingham describe the importance of advocating for kidney cancer research funding and the impact it has on patient treatment.

SPEAK UP FOR FUNDING

KidneyCAN President Bryan Lewis and Dr. Andrew Smith of University of Alabama at Birmingham describe the importance of advocating for kidney cancer research funding and the impact it has on patient treatment.

The Need for Advocacy & Involvement

SPRING ADVOCACY DAYS 2023

RAISING AWARENESS

WAYS TO GIVE

From 2018-2023 we have had 980 advocates attend 1,316 congressional meetings.

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

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1,316 congressional meetings

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

KCRS INFO & PRESENTATIONS

FOR RESEARCHERS

You might be here on the KidneyCAN site learning more about the DoD CDMRP Kidney Cancer Research Awards.

Did you know you can impact the amount of research dollars ultimately allocated? Your firsthand account of the cost and value of cancer research provides a unique and needed perspective when we talk to congressional representatives.

Please take the opportunity and support these advocacy visits and be part of the powerful, united voice we need to make a difference! We need basic science and translational researchers to be part of this grassroots army.

 

For Patients

Advocacy

Research

Join Our Grassroots Army

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.

🌍 #WorldKidneyCancerDay is coming up! 

IKCC is hosting a Global Patient and Caregiver Symposium on June 15th to discuss living well with #kidneycancer. We're excited to join and learn together. 

Don't miss out! Register here: https://www.worldkidneycancerday.org/register/

Being diagnosed with and treated for kidney cancer will change many facets of your life. KidneyCAN provides information and support to help you manage your stress and improve your health and well-being at our Patient Resource Center: https://bit.ly/LivingWellRCC 

#AcceleratingCures #LivingWellwithCancer

🌍 #WorldKidneyCancerDay is coming up!

IKCC is hosting a Global Patient and Caregiver Symposium on June 15th to discuss living well with #kidneycancer. We`re excited to join and learn together.

Don`t miss out! Register here: https://www.worldkidneycancerday.org/register/

Being diagnosed with and treated for kidney cancer will change many facets of your life. KidneyCAN provides information and support to help you manage your stress and improve your health and well-being at our Patient Resource Center: https://bit.ly/LivingWellRCC

#AcceleratingCures #LivingWellwithCancer
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📣 World Kidney Cancer Day is on June 15th! 

This year's theme is "Living Well with Kidney Cancer." Join our partners and us at IKCC for the Global Patient and Caregiver Symposium to learn more about maintaining your quality of life while managing #kidneycancer. 

Register here: https://www.worldkidneycancerday.org/register/ 

In the meantime, check out our Patient Resource Center for more resources to help you feel your best while coping with kidney cancer: https://bit.ly/LivingWellRCC 

 #WorldKidneyCancerDay #AcceleratingCures #LivingWellwithCancer

📣 World Kidney Cancer Day is on June 15th!

This year`s theme is "Living Well with Kidney Cancer." Join our partners and us at IKCC for the Global Patient and Caregiver Symposium to learn more about maintaining your quality of life while managing #kidneycancer.

Register here: https://www.worldkidneycancerday.org/register/

In the meantime, check out our Patient Resource Center for more resources to help you feel your best while coping with kidney cancer: https://bit.ly/LivingWellRCC

#WorldKidneyCancerDay #AcceleratingCures #LivingWellwithCancer
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Don't miss this insightful video featuring Dr. Eric Jonasch from MD Anderson Cancer Center discussing brain metastases in #kidneycancer. Learn about:

· early indicators
· the importance of brain MRIs
· treatment options like SRS and surgery
· the effectiveness of existing drug treatments

Stay informed and empowered on this critical topic. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q7c-YV85oso

Don`t miss this insightful video featuring Dr. Eric Jonasch from MD Anderson Cancer Center discussing brain metastases in #kidneycancer. Learn about:

· early indicators
· the importance of brain MRIs
· treatment options like SRS and surgery
· the effectiveness of existing drug treatments

Stay informed and empowered on this critical topic. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q7c-YV85oso
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🇺🇸 Honoring Heroes on Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, on #MemorialDay, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We pay tribute to their courage, dedication, and selflessness in defending our freedoms.

As we commemorate this day, it is essential to recognize that many service-related deaths result from diseases, specifically #kidneycancer, linked to exposures during military service. We stand with our veterans and their families, offering support and resources to navigate their healthcare journeys.

Visit our Kidney Cancer and the Military page in the Patient Resource Center, where we share powerful stories from veterans affected by cancer due to exposure while serving. These stories highlight the significance of the recently passed PACT Act, which provides recognition, validation, and medical aid for service-related chemical injuries.

https://bit.ly/MiltaryandKidneyCancer 

Today, let us honor our fallen heroes and also support our living heroes by ensuring they receive the care and benefits they deserve. Together, we can continue to advocate for improved healthcare access and research advancements, while standing in solidarity with our military community.

#MemorialDay #RememberingOurHeroes #VeteransStories #PACTAct #supportourheroes

🇺🇸 Honoring Heroes on Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, on #MemorialDay, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We pay tribute to their courage, dedication, and selflessness in defending our freedoms.

As we commemorate this day, it is essential to recognize that many service-related deaths result from diseases, specifically #kidneycancer, linked to exposures during military service. We stand with our veterans and their families, offering support and resources to navigate their healthcare journeys.

Visit our Kidney Cancer and the Military page in the Patient Resource Center, where we share powerful stories from veterans affected by cancer due to exposure while serving. These stories highlight the significance of the recently passed PACT Act, which provides recognition, validation, and medical aid for service-related chemical injuries.

https://bit.ly/MiltaryandKidneyCancer

Today, let us honor our fallen heroes and also support our living heroes by ensuring they receive the care and benefits they deserve. Together, we can continue to advocate for improved healthcare access and research advancements, while standing in solidarity with our military community.

#MemorialDay #RememberingOurHeroes #VeteransStories #PACTAct #supportourheroes
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We recently caught up with one of our favorites, Dr. Alexander Kutikov of Fox Chase Cancer Center, at the American Urological Association meeting. Tonight, we're back at Fox Chase for "Together Facing Genitourinary Cancer," a free educational workshop for patients and caregivers. 

The program will feature a panel of Fox Chase clinicians and researchers discussing promising treatments for bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer. KidneyCAN, along with industry partners and Fox Chase special services, will also participate in the event by providing helpful resources.

If you're near Philly, come join us tonight! Info at https://www.foxchase.org/TogetherFacingGUCancer2023

We recently caught up with one of our favorites, Dr. Alexander Kutikov of Fox Chase Cancer Center, at the American Urological Association meeting. Tonight, we`re back at Fox Chase for "Together Facing Genitourinary Cancer," a free educational workshop for patients and caregivers.

The program will feature a panel of Fox Chase clinicians and researchers discussing promising treatments for bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer. KidneyCAN, along with industry partners and Fox Chase special services, will also participate in the event by providing helpful resources.

If you`re near Philly, come join us tonight! Info at https://www.foxchase.org/TogetherFacingGUCancer2023
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"I'm not going to be pre-cancer Laura ever again. I happen to quite like post-cancer Laura, actually, so that's a good thing." 
🧡💚💪✨

At our recent Town Hall, we heard from the best experts -- patients who understand the challenges of living with #kidneycancer. We also learned about strategies for coping and thriving despite the uncertainties. Watch the recording now for inspiration and hope!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/gdYKrEL7OjM
Additional resources for patients at www.kidneycan.org

#kidneycancer #KidneyCAN #TownHall #RCC #survivorship

"I`m not going to be pre-cancer Laura ever again. I happen to quite like post-cancer Laura, actually, so that`s a good thing."
🧡💚💪✨

At our recent Town Hall, we heard from the best experts -- patients who understand the challenges of living with #kidneycancer. We also learned about strategies for coping and thriving despite the uncertainties. Watch the recording now for inspiration and hope!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/gdYKrEL7OjM
Additional resources for patients at www.kidneycan.org

#kidneycancer #KidneyCAN #TownHall #RCC #survivorship
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Looking for inspiration and hope on your #kidneycancer journey? Join us for our Town Hall event on Tuesday, featuring stories of survivorship from three patients. 

Register now for this free virtual webinar: https://bit.ly/RCCSurvivorship

#rcc #cancersurvivorship #hope

Looking for inspiration and hope on your #kidneycancer journey? Join us for our Town Hall event on Tuesday, featuring stories of survivorship from three patients.

Register now for this free virtual webinar: https://bit.ly/RCCSurvivorship

#rcc #cancersurvivorship #hope
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KidneyCAN's next Town Hall event is next week on Tuesday, April 25th! We're talking about #RCC survivorship. Hear from three #kidneycancer patients who are making the most of their time and living fully despite their diagnoses. 

Register now! It's free: https://bit.ly/RCCSurvivorship

KidneyCAN`s next Town Hall event is next week on Tuesday, April 25th! We`re talking about #RCC survivorship. Hear from three #kidneycancer patients who are making the most of their time and living fully despite their diagnoses.

Register now! It`s free: https://bit.ly/RCCSurvivorship
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Chuck Stravin is married to his high school sweetheart, Liz, and lives in Quincy, Massachusetts, just south of Boston. Diagnosed with advanced renal cancer in 2015, Chuck is beating the odds and has become a passionate advocate for kidney cancer research funding.   For this month's Community...