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The 2022 Kidney Cancer Research Summit
Dr. Laurence Albiges (Institut Gustave Roussy) presents on the microbiome at KCRS22. The microbiome has now been recognized as one of the emerging hallmarks and enabling characteristics of cancer. KidneyCAN hosted the 4th Annual Kidney Cancer...
Debra Beyhan: Embracing the Ups and Downs of Life with Kidney Cancer
Deb Beyhan is the Patient Legislative Advocate for KidneyCAN. She was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer in 2016 at the age of 53. Deb lives outside of Atlanta, GA, with her husband. For this month's Community Spotlight, we want to tell you...
District Days: Asking Congress to Fund Kidney Cancer Research
On August 8-9th, 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...
Michael Whitley: A Kidney Cancer Diagnosis “Cracked Me Open”
Michael Whitley is 45 years old and lives in Huntsville, Alabama, with his boyfriend, Michael Mueller. He's the owner and Chief Operating Officer of EngeniusMicro, a techonology-development company focused on defense contracting. Following his...
Dr. Brandon Manley: Physician, Scientist, Advocate
Brandon Manley, M.D., is a urologic oncologist who specializes in genitourinary oncology, with a focus on patients with kidney cancer. He currently practices at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, where he lives with his wife Aimee, and his...
Remembering Ralph: Time Well Spent
Ralph Knapp was diagnosed in 2014 with stage IV kidney cancer and used the opportunity to increase research funding and bring hope to patients everywhere. With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ralph Knapp, a founder of...