Kidney Cancer Association

Calling all #kidneycancer patients, survivors, and caregivers! 🗣️ Your experiences, insights, and challenges are invaluable in advocating for better resources and care. By completing the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) Global Patient Survey, you will help guide programs that directly support kidney cancer patients. 🌟 Every response matters 📋 Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/ikcc2024GPS ⏰ It only takes 20 minutes!

Happy work anniversary to Maggie Valdes, our Manager of Corporate Partnerships! Your exceptional ability to forge meaningful partnerships is crucial to our community and our mission. Thank you for all you do.

Celebrating a special work anniversary for Amy Marbaugh, our Director of Patient Programs! Your unwavering dedication to improving patient care has made a significant impact. We truly value your hard work and commitment. Cheers to another year of making a difference!

Raul's story from our latest podcast episode highlights the psychological impact of living with cancer, from the constant cycle of scans to the lingering effects of PTSD... It’s a testament to the emotional strength required to navigate survivorship. How do you cope with the anxiety of recurring scans / medical check-ups? 🧡 https://lnkd.in/enMCymTC

We know how important it is to celebrate the journeys of those we care about. That’s why we offer the Honor Wall. Create a special tribute for someone you love or share your own journey. Our stories connect us and remind us that we’re never alone. 🧡 https://lnkd.in/ewgeNUCW

📢 We're excited to announce the new CNS Metastasis Research Grant! These grants support innovative research focused on central nervous system metastasis, aiming to improve our understanding, advance treatments and improve outcomes for patients. Let's drive progress in the fight against brain metastases! LOIs will be accepted until December 17, 2024.💡🧠 This grant opportunity was made possible through a collaboration between the American Brain Tumor Association, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance, LUNGevity Foundation, the Melanoma Research Foundation, and the Kidney Cancer Association. Visit https://lnkd.in/guQrYUvN to learn more! #CNSMetastasis #BrainCancerResearch #InnovationInMedicine

Congratulations to Jeff Ellin, who completed the #MarineCorpMarathon this past Sunday! Jeff shared his story of being diagnosed with #kidneycancer in 2023, handling a rare genetic condition that put him at risk for multiple cancers, and how the support from family and friends helped him through treatment, clinical trails, and training to complete marathons in both 2023 and 2024. Jeff also described how giving back through both participating in research and supporting others facing similar health challenges has brought him comfort and strength! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFP9rXVN

We are pleased to present the Proceedings from the 2024 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): Europe meeting, which we hosted this past April in Spain! Read it now and catch up on the key research presented at this premier #kidneycancer conference: https://bit.ly/3zZwCoQ Congratulations to the featured researchers on being accepted for publication! Thanks to Medicom Medical Publishers for this collaborative venture as well as our reviewers Drs. Lisa Pickering, Lars Lund, Gabriel Malouf, Ulka Vaishampayan, and Annika Fendler.

Final days to register for the 2024 IKCS: North America meeting, a leading scientific symposium for #kidneycancer! Register and join us in Louisville, KY next week! https://bit.ly/3OjTgfB

Today on #KidneyCancerUnfiltered, Raul Chavez, an 18-year kidney cancer survivor with an unclassifiable diagnosis, shares the emotional and mental toll of living life in three-month intervals, always wondering if he’ll receive a new lease on life with each #scan. He delves into the first five years of his journey, which he describes as being in "survivor mode," and the PTSD he endured after diagnosis. Raul’s story is a reminder of the impact of cancer beyond the physical and the challenges of long-term #survivorship. Raul’s full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube! https://lnkd.in/enMCymTC #unclassifiedRCC #YAC #cancersurvivor #ptsd #mentalhealth