A diagnosis of kidney cancer can be overwhelming, and finding information to get started is difficult at first. We have put together resources to help you form a plan for a newly-diagnosed renal mass.

YOUR DIAGNOSIS

Start here for information about kidney cancer diagnosis and testing, including types of kidney cancer and terms to know.

Building Your Care Team

Next, you’ll want to assemble a team to support your care. Learn about various kidney and cancer specialists.

TREATMENTS & TRIAL OPTIONS

Learn about how you could take part in kidney cancer treatments and trials.

LIVING WELL WITH KIDNEY CANCER

This will look different for everyone, but learn how to manage these changes and live life to the full.

Take a breath. Don’t go to the internet and read outdated statistics. Medicines and treatments are changing daily, weekly. Find a care team that you can trust.

I recommend SmartPatients.com for everybody; there’s a place for you on Smart Patients. You’ll hear from other patients, you’ll hear from professionals.

– Gary C.,
advice to a new kidney cancer patient

Connect with Our Communities

There are multiple support groups serving the kidney cancer community.  SmartPatients.com is a patient forum and a KidneyCAN partner. We recommend this as a private, moderated  place to talk with other patients.  Your cancer center may also have their own support groups.

PATIENT News

Chuck Stravin: “With Time Comes Hope”

Chuck Stravin: “With Time Comes Hope”

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. ...

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Lenny and Phyllis: “We Need to Keep Up the Fight”

Lenny and Phyllis: “We Need to Keep Up the Fight”

Phyllis was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2012. Tumors were found on both kidneys and treated with surgery. Her cancer progessed to stage IV in 2014, but Phyllis says, "Here I am, ten years later! Life has changed, but it is good!" For this month's Community...

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Rock the Run for Kidney Cancer Research Funding

Rock the Run for Kidney Cancer Research Funding

KidneyCAN had the first ever Rock the Run 5k fundraiser in October 2022. This is part of the group of KCRS22 attendees who walked and ran with us at dawn before the second conference day began. KidneyCAN is proud to share the results of the first annual Rock the Run...

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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.

Clinical trials for #kidneycancer can offer patients access to innovative treatments that may not yet be available elsewhere. 

Learn more about the benefits of participating in a trial at the KidneyCAN  Patient Resource Center: https://bit.ly/RCCTrials

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer

Clinical trials for #kidneycancer can offer patients access to innovative treatments that may not yet be available elsewhere.

Learn more about the benefits of participating in a trial at the KidneyCAN Patient Resource Center: https://bit.ly/RCCTrials

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer
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Let's talk about treatment options for #kidneycancer. Many patients undergo surgery as part of their treatment. In this video,  leading kidney cancer experts from the top US cancer centers delve into the important role of surgery in treating renal cell carcinoma. They discuss the key factors that determine whether or not surgery is the right option for you, as well as the different types of surgical procedures and adjuvant therapies that may be recommended. 

Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, this video provides valuable insights and information to help you make informed decisions about your treatment options. 

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/q9xtPYOXMyw
VISIT PATIENT RESOURCE CENTER: www.kidneycan.org

#KidneyCancer #KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer

Let`s talk about treatment options for #kidneycancer. Many patients undergo surgery as part of their treatment. In this video, leading kidney cancer experts from the top US cancer centers delve into the important role of surgery in treating renal cell carcinoma. They discuss the key factors that determine whether or not surgery is the right option for you, as well as the different types of surgical procedures and adjuvant therapies that may be recommended.

Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, this video provides valuable insights and information to help you make informed decisions about your treatment options.

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/q9xtPYOXMyw
VISIT PATIENT RESOURCE CENTER: www.kidneycan.org

#KidneyCancer #KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerSurvivor #KidneyCancerSupport #RenalCellCarcinoma #KidneyHealth #FightKidneyCancer #CancerCaregiver #CancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #CancerCommunity #EndCancer
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Patients! Don't miss this valuable webinar from our partners @TriageCancer!

🗓️ March 22
⏰ 8:30am PT/10:30am CT/11:30am ET
💻 FREE 90-minute webinar

Sign up at: https://triagecancer.org/webinars/medical-bills-2023

Patients! Don`t miss this valuable webinar from our partners @TriageCancer!

🗓️ March 22
⏰ 8:30am PT/10:30am CT/11:30am ET
💻 FREE 90-minute webinar

Sign up at: https://triagecancer.org/webinars/medical-bills-2023
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During #KidneyCancerAwareness month, we want to highlight the importance of patient advocacy and access to the best care for #kidneycancer patients. Tracy's wife, Julie, was diagnosed with stage three clear cell renal cell carcinoma in 2014. 

Tracy shares their experiences from a caregiver perspective and emphasizes the importance of having a second set of ears and caregiver mental health. After Julie's surgery, Tracy and Julie decided to move to Ohio, where they could access world-class hospital systems for Julie's care. 

READ: https://kidneycan.org/tracys-story-a-caregivers-perspective/

Join us this month in raising awareness and supporting those affected by kidney cancer! 🧡💚💪✨

During #KidneyCancerAwareness month, we want to highlight the importance of patient advocacy and access to the best care for #kidneycancer patients. Tracy`s wife, Julie, was diagnosed with stage three clear cell renal cell carcinoma in 2014.

Tracy shares their experiences from a caregiver perspective and emphasizes the importance of having a second set of ears and caregiver mental health. After Julie`s surgery, Tracy and Julie decided to move to Ohio, where they could access world-class hospital systems for Julie`s care.

READ: https://kidneycan.org/tracys-story-a-caregivers-perspective/

Join us this month in raising awareness and supporting those affected by kidney cancer! 🧡💚💪✨
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A diagnosis of #kidneycancer can be overwhelming, but our Patient Resource Center is here to help! 

We offer information on the different types of kidney cancer, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and questions to ask at your appointments. 

Learn more at https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC 

#KidneyCancerAwareness

A diagnosis of #kidneycancer can be overwhelming, but our Patient Resource Center is here to help!

We offer information on the different types of kidney cancer, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and questions to ask at your appointments.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC

#KidneyCancerAwareness
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Are you or a loved one seeking comprehensive care for #kidneycancer? Our interactive map can help you locate centers near you that offer advanced treatments and compassionate care.

Check it out now at kidneycan.org/map. 

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerCare

Are you or a loved one seeking comprehensive care for #kidneycancer? Our interactive map can help you locate centers near you that offer advanced treatments and compassionate care.

Check it out now at kidneycan.org/map.

#KidneyCancerAwareness #KidneyCancerCare
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Did you know that not all cancer centers are created equal? 

If you're newly diagnosed with #kidneycancer, it's essential to understand the different types of cancer centers available and which may best fit your needs.

Our Patient Resource Center has more information to help you build the best care team to treat your disease. Check it out: https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC

#KidneyCancerAwareness #acceleratingcures #RCC

Did you know that not all cancer centers are created equal?

If you`re newly diagnosed with #kidneycancer, it`s essential to understand the different types of cancer centers available and which may best fit your needs.

Our Patient Resource Center has more information to help you build the best care team to treat your disease. Check it out: https://bit.ly/CareTeamRCC

#KidneyCancerAwareness #acceleratingcures #RCC
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Building a solid care team is critical if you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with #kidneycancer. 

Check out the Patient Resource Center at www.kidneycan.org for tips to help you do just that! Understand the different types of medical specialists and the role each will play in your care, locate the most experienced treatment centers, and get organized for your visits.

#KidneyCancerAwareness

Building a solid care team is critical if you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with #kidneycancer.

Check out the Patient Resource Center at www.kidneycan.org for tips to help you do just that! Understand the different types of medical specialists and the role each will play in your care, locate the most experienced treatment centers, and get organized for your visits.

#KidneyCancerAwareness
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Spotted on #CapitolHill! So grateful for the Honorable Rosa DeLauro's support of #KidneyCancerAwarenessMonth! 

As Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, she has shown unwavering commitment to funding critical #kidneycancer research. 

Thank you for shining an orange light on this important cause! 🧡🎗️ 

#acceleratingcures

Spotted on #CapitolHill! So grateful for the Honorable Rosa DeLauro`s support of #KidneyCancerAwarenessMonth!

As Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, she has shown unwavering commitment to funding critical #kidneycancer research.

Thank you for shining an orange light on this important cause! 🧡🎗️

#acceleratingcures
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Chuck Stravin: “With Time Comes Hope”

Chuck Stravin: “With Time Comes Hope”

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...

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District Days: Asking Congress to Fund Kidney Cancer Research

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 goals for this event and how you can help fund...

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The 2022 Kidney Cancer Research Summit

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 Research Summit on October 6-7, 2022  live in...

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Chuck Stravin: “With Time Comes Hope”

Chuck Stravin: “With Time Comes Hope”

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...