Patients, caregivers, family and friends, clinicians and researchers – if your life has been impacted by kidney cancer, we welcome you to our community.
A kidney cancer diagnosis is overwhelming, but you’re not alone. There are people all over the country who are ready to help you understand your diagnosis and access the best possible treatment.
KidneyCAN provides patient education and support. We are building a patient resource center here on our website, in addition to the direct outreach offered via social media, patient forums, and our special events.
A few times a year, we gather our community for a Town Hall discussion. We invite prominent doctors and research leaders, as well as experienced patients and caregivers, share news to help others. Topics vary, but connecting patients directly to experts is powerful. We love to hear from you!
If you have missed any live events, don’t worry—you can still watch the full video, which includes both presentations as well as a patient/caregiver Q&A.
Want to be in the loop for the next town hall? Make sure you’re subscribed for our newsletters and alerts, and follow us on social media!
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with cancer for years, we strive to be a source of community and encouragement.
KidneyCAN is dedicated to accelerating kidney cancer research. We offer opportunities for researchers to network and advocate. Thank you for joining us here!
Our advocacy for the CDMRP Kidney Cancer Research Program has resulted in Congressional appropriations of $235 million for kidney cancer research in fiscal years 2017-2023. (In 2016, this number was $0.) We help researchers get funding and connect with other researchers to keep progress moving.
In 2019, we hosted the first-ever Kidney Cancer Research Summit to bring translational researchers in kidney cancer together in an annual collaborative meeting. Our annual summit has gone from strength to strength and we anticipate 2025 to be the most successful yet. Sign up to join us virtually at KCRS25 in Boston on July 17-18, 2025.
Making progress toward cures requires advocacy.
We are committed to advancing kidney cancer research by speaking up for the kidney cancer community. When legislators and organizers meet on Capitol Hill to discuss funding, we make sure kidney cancer gets a seat at the table.
Advocacy work is an all-hands-on-deck endeavor. We invite you to join us and see how empowering it can be to speak up!
You’re not alone. We’ve put together a Patient Resource Center to help you navigate a new diagnosis and beyond. Learn about kidney cancer, various treatment options, patient education events, and how to live well with cancer.
Sometimes what you really need is to talk to someone who understands. At SmartPatients.com, we have a community of active patients and caregivers who share information and resources.
