Be Kind to Your Kidneys:
Optimizing Your Kidney Health
A KidneyCAN Town Hall Event
Learn how treatments, surgeries, and even common conditions can impact your kidney function. Join us as we discuss the essentials of kidney health during cancer treatment.
➥ Tuesday, October 10th at 6:00 pm ET
YOU’RE INVITED
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a virtual Town Hall meeting!
Tuesday, October 10th
6:00-7:00 pm ET
Free Webinar via Zoom
KidneyCAN Community Social to follow!
Kidney cancer treatment presents unique challenges to your kidney function. From surgeries like nephrectomy to the side effects of treatments like TKIs and immunotherapies, there’s a lot to manage. Add concerns about imaging contrasts and conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, and it’s clear why adding experts to your care team is important.
Yet many patients miss out on expert advice from onco-nephrologists. This Town Hall helps you understand where expert advice from a nephrologist may improve your kidney health.
Our experts are here to guide you, address your concerns, and answer your questions. Stay informed, ask the right questions, build the right team, and maintain healthy kidneys throughout your treatment!
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Meet the Experts
Join Dr. Hans Hammers, a renowned kidney cancer specialist from UT Southwestern, and Dr. Matthew Abramson, an onco-nephrologist from Mt. Sinai, as they show patients the value of team management in maintaining healthy kidneys through the RCC treatment process.
HANS HAMMERS, M.D., Ph.D.
Oncologist,
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Hans Hammers, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology. He is the inaugural Eugene P. Frenkel, M.D. Scholar in Clinical Medicine.
Originally from Germany, Dr. Hammers received his medical and doctoral degrees from the Medical University of Luebeck. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, and then received advanced training through a fellowship program in medical oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University.
Also at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Hammers led the kidney cancer research efforts and played a major role in the development of immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors in kidney cancer. His work in immunotherapy has been nationally recognized, and he has been the principal investigator on several industry- and investigator-sponsored trials.
Board certified in internal medicine and in medical oncology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2016.
He is co-leader of clinical research and immunotherapy for the kidney cancer research program and will be continuing his research efforts to develop novel immunotherapies for kidney cancer.
Matthew Abramson, M.D.
Onco-Nephrologist,
Mt. Sinai
Dr. Matthew Abramson is a distinguished nephrologist, board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. Currently practicing at Mount Sinai Doctors, Dr. Abramson attends to patients at the Faculty Practice Associates located in Manhattan, NY.
A native of New York City, Dr. Abramson embarked on his medical journey with an internal medicine residency at Stony Brook Medicine, which he completed in 2017. His dedication to the field of nephrology led him to a general nephrology fellowship at the renowned Weill Cornell Medicine, culminating in 2019. During this period, he cultivated a profound interest in onco-nephrology, a specialty that bridges oncology and nephrology. This passion steered him towards an onco-nephrology specialty sub-fellowship at the globally recognized Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which he completed in 2020.
In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr. Abramson is an esteemed member of the American Society of Nephrology, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field and staying abreast of the latest developments.
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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Every handshake, every story shared, and every office visited brings us one step closer to a future where kidney cancer is a thing of the past. Together, we`re not just making a statement; we`re making a difference.
Swipe to see the passion and commitment in action!
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✅ Long-term #telehealth legislation.
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#AdvocacyDays #KidneyCAN #AcceleratingCures #OneVoiceAgainstCancer
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✅ A $60 million appropriation for the #KCRP for FY24.
✅ $50.9 billion for the NIH, including a $9.988 billion appropriation for the NCI.
✅ Long-term #telehealth legislation.
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#AcceleratingCures
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With 40 people per day losing their lives to this terrible disease, our mission is urgent.
#AcceleratingCures
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#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
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Each name on this sign, held by KidneyCAN President Bryan Lewis, is more than a memory—it’s a legacy.
Many of these patients participated in clinical trials and advocated tirelessly for research funding. Their courage and commitment have paved the path for future advancements in kidney cancer research.
They were not just patients; they were pioneers, champions for change, ensuring brighter prospects for those who follow in their footsteps.
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#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
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#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
#AcceleratingCures
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The power of unity! Today, we’re rallying with organizations from across the country to emphasize the importance of investing in the NIH.
Together, we can drive change, inspire hope, and save lives. Be part of the movement. 🌟
#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
#AcceleratingCures
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#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
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We`re proud to be in Washington D.C. today and tomorrow, standing alongside advocates from across the country at the 2023 Rally for Medical Research.
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Join us in raising our voices for MORE PROGRESS, MORE HOPE, and MORE LIVES SAVED.
#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
