Raising Awareness

We are the voice of the kidney cancer community in Washington, D.C., and the United States. Without our input, the people who make decisions about legislation and research funding won’t understand the need for money to be dedicated specifically to kidney cancer research. Your stories, your experiences, your voice … it makes a powerful impression.

Speak up with us!

Kidney cancer research is underfunded

40 Lives per day

This year,  more than 76,000 Americans will be diagnosed with kidney cancer and almost 14,000 kidney cancer patients will lose their lives. The need for research and additional treatment options is urgent. 

A Poor Prognosis

Despite amazing strides in kidney cancer treatment, the prognosis for those with stage IV disease remains poor. The five-year survival rate is just under 10%.

More work needs doing, and we advocate to fund that work.

FUNDING HAPPENS IN D.C.

Every year, lobbyists flood Washington, D.C., to ensure that their interests get prioritized when Congress appropriates funding. In this video, KidneyCAN President Bryan Lewis explains how you have to speak up and get a seat at that table — otherwise, “you’re on the menu.”

A TELLING COMPARISON

Melanoma and kidney cancer have long been considered sister diseases. Both have dire prognoses and a very poor response to traditional chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Both are among the most responsive of all cancers to immunotherapy.

Statistics show 40% more patients die from kidney cancer each year than melanoma. However, in recent years, melanoma research has received in both private funding and federal grants many times the funding for kidney cancer research.

Ready to Fight?

There are so many ways you can help. We need your voice! If every person impacted by kidney cancer did a little to speak up for the community, we would be impossible to ignore.

The Need for Advocacy & Involvement

SPRING ADVOCACY DAYS 2023

RAISING AWARENESS

WAYS TO GIVE

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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Spring Advocacy : By the Numbers KidneyCAN is thrilled to announce the success of our Spring Advocacy Days event, which took place on March 13th in person in Washington, D.C., and on March 14th virtually. We are grateful for the 186 confirmed meetings with representatives from 42 states, including...

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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...