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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 2021. 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”.
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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.
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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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.
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Plan to join us next week on Tuesday for one of our most popular events!
Dr. Rana McKay of UC San Diego and Dr. Hans Hammers of UTSW will discuss the latest research in #kidneycancer -- both what we learned in 2022 and what we can look ahead to in 2023. Register in advance to submit your questions to the panel.
⭐ Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Latest News in Kidney Cancer Research
📆 Tuesday, January 31st
🕧 6:00-7:00 pm ET
💻 FREE Zoom webinar
✏️ Sign up at kidneycan.org
Following the Town Hall, we will have an informal Zoom social for patients and caregivers to connect.
Don't miss this! We can't wait to see you!
This is one of our most-anticipated annual events, and we've got a rockstar lineup for the 2023 edition!
▶️ Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Latest Research in Kidney Cancer
▶️ Tuesday, January 31st
▶️ 6:00 pm ET
▶️ Free Zoom Webinar
Dr. Rana McKay of UC San Diego Health will review the 2022 #kidneycancer research breakthroughs, and Dr. Hans Hammers of UTSW will discuss what we can anticipate in 2023.
Don't miss out! Ask your questions when you register, and our panel will include what we can in the program!
Register now at https://kidneycan.org/2023-kidney-cancer-research-town-hall/
Our partner @jnkcf is hosting #KidneyCancer conversations, and the next one up features one of our favorite teammates! Meryl is speaking about navigating life with kidney cancer.
This event is free!
Register at https://jnfkidneycancer.org/navigating-life-with-kidney-cancer-a-survivors-testimony-with-meryl-uranga/
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said in 1966: "Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death." He was speaking at the Medical Committee for Human Rights annual meeting in Chicago.
The mission of KidneyCAN is to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. We believe that means accelerating cures for everyone through a commitment to practices that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Here's to continued antiracist work that addresses systemic inequities in health care, including access to clinical trials.
LIVE in ONE HOUR!
Some studies have shown that people with #kidneycancer are at increased risk of developing kidney disease.
What's the best way to keep your kidneys healthy during and after treatment for kidney cancer? Do you know the signs and symptoms to prompt a call to your doctor?
Our experts can answer these questions and more. Join us!
Event link: https://fb.me/e/3Qk7dLEvA
Do you know how to keep your kidneys healthy during #kidneycancer treatments? What about after treatments?
Join us for a special Live stream event where we’ll answer your questions on protecting kidney health, streaming tomorrow at 2 pm ET on Facebook, YouTube, & Twitter!
RSVP now to get notifications on FB: https://fb.me/e/3Rig4xARG
Congress is poised to approve $50 million dollars for #kidneycancer research in 2023!
This year, we attended 390 Capitol Hill meetings with over 300 advocates working the Hill. We are grateful to you, our grassroots supporters, for helping to make this happen.
The holiday season can be busy and stressful, even when you're feeling great! When you're juggling hosting and shopping and traveling while ALSO living with #kidneycancer, it can be too much.
We gathered some experts to share tips for coping and caring for yourself during the holidays!
WATCH: https://youtu.be/l4miZPznhQQ
When you're living with #kidneycancer, the holidays sometimes have to take on a "new normal," with adjusted expectations, and that's okay.
If you're overwhelmed or struggling to feel festive, check out the Town Hall webinar we hosted to help folks handle the holiday season!
WATCH: https://youtu.be/l4miZPznhQQ
#livingwithcancer #cancercare #selfcare #holidayselfcare #rcc #kidneycan
Season of Inspiration! We asked our community to share what inspires them on hard days.
Bill says, "Knowing that kidney cancer can return at any time reminds me that part of each day must be spent doing something joyful. In the many years since diagnosis, I’ve found that supporting animal adoption brings happiness to many people."
Love this! Do something JOYFUL every day.
What makes you feel #inspired this season? Please share your story with us at [email protected] to be featured on our pages!
