March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re turning up the volume on advocacy, education, and patient stories! This month, we’re heading to Washington, D.C., to fight for research funding, sharing a powerful series, "Faces of Kidney Cancer," on social media, and inviting you to our next Town Hall. Read on to see how you can get involved.

Kidney cancer doesn’t discriminate—it affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Throughout March, we’re sharing "Faces of Kidney Cancer"—real stories from patients, caregivers, and advocates—to highlight the human impact of this disease.

Help us celebrate strength and raise awareness! Tune in to our social media, share these stories, and help others learn how kidney cancer affects us all.

Want to participate? You can share your experience, too. Patients, caregivers, friends, researchers, and medical professionals are all invited to contribute their stories.

Next week, KidneyCAN will be in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate for critical kidney cancer research funding. Our advocates from all over the country will also be meeting virtually with Congressional offices.

Your voices make a difference in securing resources that drive new treatments and hope for patients.

Want to support our efforts? Stay engaged by following our updates and sharing our advocacy work!

The 5th Annual OncoAlert Colloquium wrapped up in February, bringing together leading experts to highlight the most significant scientific advancements in oncology over the past year. This free, week-long virtual event provided clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates with key insights into groundbreaking cancer research and treatment.

KidneyCAN President Bryan Lewis had the honor of sharing our advocacy work with a global oncology audience, emphasizing the urgent need for increased kidney cancer research funding and patient-centered policy efforts.

If you missed the event, you can still catch up! On-demand access to session recordings is available, so you can explore the latest in cancer care and connect with the global oncology community.

Join us at the Alexandria at Torrey Pines for the first-ever Kidney Cancer Patient Summit, hosted by UC San Diego, on March 15, 2025. This free, in-person event is a must-attend for kidney cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates seeking to learn, connect, and find inspiration.

Explore cutting-edge advances in kidney cancer research and treatment in interactive sessions led by renowned experts. Build connections with others in the kidney cancer community, share your story, and gain practical insights into living with kidney cancer or supporting loved ones.

Key Features Include:

• Complimentary registration for patients and caregivers
• Sessions with leading kidney cancer specialists
• Networking opportunities and support-building
• Full-day program with breakfast, lunch, and refreshments

Be part of this welcoming and impactful event where every voice matters. Register today for this in-person event!

On January 30, 2025, we had the privilege of hosting two world-renowned kidney cancer researchers, Dr. Sumanta Pal and Dr. Laurence Albiges, for an engaging conversation about the latest advancements in kidney cancer research.

Dr. Pal provided a retrospective of 2024's most impactful breakthroughs, while Dr. Albiges offered insights into exciting developments expected in 2025. From novel therapies to emerging biomarkers, the discussion was packed with valuable knowledge and inspiring ideas for the future of kidney cancer care.

Couldn’t make it? No worries! You can catch the full recording of this enlightening event on our website!

For newly diagnosed patients, navigating kidney cancer can be overwhelming. Our upcoming "Patient Voices: What I Wish I had Known" Town Hall will feature three veteran kidney cancer patients and a GU oncologist, sharing insights on:

• Self-advocacy & quality care
• Seeking second opinions
• Managing oncology visits
• Emotional resilience & caregiver relationships

Join us for this important conversation! Registration opens soon.

Melissa and the Derr family have a legacy of kidney cancer advocacy. We're honored to welcome her to the KidneyCAN team.

We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa as our new Program Director! With a deep passion for patient advocacy and experience in research and nonprofit leadership, Melissa is dedicated to strengthening our mission and supporting the kidney cancer community.

How does collaboration fuel progress in kidney cancer research? KidneyCAN recently partnered with CancerNetwork® to highlight the transformative work of the Kidney Cancer Research Consortium. In this compelling series, Eric Jonasch, MD, explains the role of research, advocacy, and multidisciplinary teamwork in driving advancements in kidney cancer care.

Explore the full collaboration and watch the videos on our YouTube channel to see how these partnerships are making a difference.



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Did you know?

According to the IKCC's 2022 Global Patient Survey, two-thirds of kidney cancer patients were not told what subtype of kidney cancer they had when they were diagnosed. Stay informed! Find information and help at our Patient Resource Center.

Our mission is to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. We engage in patient advocacy and power research by supporting government and industry research funding and facilitating research collaborations. Much of our work is funded by grassroots donors from all over the United States. We can't do this without your support.

KidneyCAN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not receive any funding through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) or KCRP (Kidney Cancer Research Program). KidneyCAN's work is funded entirely through donations and contributions.