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IKCC Report: Retention in Clinical Trials
The International Kidney Cancer Coalition launched a pilot program to understand the barriers and other considerations that drive the decision to leave a clinical trial and uncover ways to better support patients currently in or considering joining...
Let’s Get Loud: Spring 2022 Advocacy Days
On March 7-8, KidneyCAN gathered advocates from all over the United States to ask Congress for robust funding for kidney cancer research through the NIH and CDMRP (Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs). Read on to hear about our goals...
Tracy’s Story: A Caregiver’s Perspective
Tracy, 56, lives in Northeast Ohio with her wife of 12 years, Julie. Julie was diagnosed in 2014 with stage three clear cell renal cell carcinoma. For this month's Community Spotlight, KidneyCAN spoke to Tracy, whose wife Julie is living with stage...
David and Josie: What Cancer Can’t Take Away from Us
David Roy, age 37, lives in Long Beach, California, with his wife, Josie Garcia-Roy. David was was diagnosed in March 2021 with non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma.When Cancer Changes the PlanFor this month's Community Spotlight, KidneyCAN spoke to...
Fall Micro-Strike: KidneyCAN Asks Congress to Fund Kidney Cancer Research
Fall Micro-Strike: KidneyCAN Asks Congress to Fund Kidney Cancer ResearchOn Monday, December 1, 2021, KidneyCAN gathered a team of delegates and once again asked Congress to fund kidney cancer research. We are asking for robust funding of the...
Handling the Holidays with Cancer: A KidneyCAN Town Hall Event
Don't miss the latest KidneyCAN Town Hall! These events are interactive virtual webinars for patients and caregivers to get information and resources for living with kidney cancer. On November 30th, KidneyCAN will host "Holidays with Cancer:...
KidneyCAN Newsletters
KidneyCAN publishes six newsletters a year. We share the latest research news, inspiring patient and researcher stories, and KidneyCAN events -- Kidney Cancer Research Summit, Town Halls, and other patient education and clinical trial opportunities.
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April 2022
Town Hall: Understanding your immunotherapy choices and shared decision-making. Clinical trials and the need for diversity. Patient retention in clinical trials. KCRS22: Previewing the agenda and featured speakers. Community Spotlight: Remembering KidneyCAN founder Ralph Knapp. Summer research advocacy: District Days.
February 2022
Looking ahead to March and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Preparing for our spring Advocacy Days event to fund kidney cancer research. Community Spotlight: Tracy shares her story as the caregiver for her wife Julie. Information about our next Town Hall, a webinar on immunotherapy choices. The latest research news.
December 2021
Hope and Inspiration for Kidney Cancer Patients in 2022: A special note from Bryan Lewis, KidneyCAN President. Information about our next Town Hall event, reviewing 2021 research breakthroughs and looking ahead at 2022. David and Josie share the impact of kidney cancer on their lives after their wedding. The latest research news.
