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Florence Winberg Education Series – Kidney Cancer

As part of the Odette Cancer Centre (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre) Florence Winberg Education Series, we took part in an online event on kidney cancer for patients and their families.

Learn more by watching a recording of the presentations from the event, which was held in August 2022.

1 – KIDNEY CANCER CANADA – WE CAN HELP

Christine Collins, Executive Director, provides an overview of how Kidney Cancer Canada can help patients with kidney cancer through support, education and advocacy for care pathways and treatment options.

2 – MY TWELVE YEAR SURVIVAL WITH STAGE 4 KIDNEY CANCER

Jean Akerman, patient and educator, shares her story and offers some tips for newly diagnosed kidney cancer patients.

3 – KIDNEY CANCER NUTRITION MYTHS AND FACTS

Tracey Rapier, Registered Dietitian, Patient and Family Support Program, presents on nutrition myths and facts and nutrition before, during and after treatment.

3 – SYSTEMIC THERAPY FOR KIDNEY CANCER

Dr. Martin Smoragiewicz, Medical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, presents on stages of kidney cancer, active surveillance, systemic therapy for metastatic kidney cancer and adjuvant systemic therapy.
Kidney Cancer Canada