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Help transform cancer care – Survey for patients & caregivers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Your Voice Matters! Share your experience with subcutaneous (SQ) administration. Even if you have not received SQ we urge you to fill out this survey. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="take the survey here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCHMWB7" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Many...

2024 – Happy Holidays!

  Dear Kidney Cancer Canada Community, This Holiday Season, we want to thank YOU—the kidney cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and family members. You are the driving force behind Kidney Cancer Canada. You help us prioritize our efforts, and we hope our programs and services provide the support...

2024 National Patient & Caregiver Forum | Recording now online

  Whether you missed our National Patient & Caregiver Forum or would like to revisit certain topics again, you can now watch the full day of information online on our website. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="view recording here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/2024-national-patient-caregiver-forum/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color=""...

Giving Tuesday 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]For Giving Tuesday, Board members share heartfelt messages about why they are committed to Kidney Cancer Canada and encouraging our community to join us in our mission. Together for our kidney cancer community. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="please donate" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E344126QE&id=39" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color=""...

AHG Hockey Fights Cancer | 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] The Arsenault Hockey Group (AHG) has supported Kidney Cancer Canada for many years with Pink in the Rink events to raise money for cancer-related charities. They are continuing their efforts by joining the broader hockey community in using the colour purple as a common...

Ed’s Story on Patient Voice

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Board member Ed Faddies shared with Patient Voice about coping with the fear and confusion that can come hand-in-hand with a kidney cancer diagnosis. Patient Voice is a platform where tales of adversity, resilience, and empathy take center stage, reflecting real stakes across the spectrum...

And the Award of Excellence in Kidney Cancer goes to…

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="26056" img_size="full" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The Award of Excellence in Kidney Cancer Nursing presented at the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology  is sponsored by Kidney Cancer Canada in honour of Tony Clark. It recognizes the outstanding work of an individual or group of oncology...

National Patient & Caregiver Forum | 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] We are thrilled to welcome you once again to our National Patient & Caregiver Forum, Sunday, November 24 at 11 am EST. Our annual forum brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians and researchers to share information. The Forum’s virtual format, allows us to reach our entire...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ESMO 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   This year’s European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress was held from 13-17 September 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. The presentations are available to read on the ESMO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) went to...

Anil Kapoor Kidney Cancer Research Grant open for applications | 2024-2025

The Anil Kapoor Kidney Cancer Research Grant is now open for new project proposals. The competition is for 1 grant of $100,000. Deadline for applications: December 2, 2025 [mkd_button size="" type="" text="details here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/for-medical-professionals/research-grants-and-awards/kcrnc-kcc-cuasf-research-grant/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]    ...

English language Move To Beat Cancer Banner September 20-22 with a group of smiling people and link to movetobeatcancer.org website.

Move to Beat Cancer | 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] SEPTEMBER 20-22 The MOVE TO BEAT CANCER is an event that brings people and their communities together virtually in a dynamic, social, and festive way to create awareness about kidney cancer and to raise money for patient programs and research.   [mkd_button size="large" type="" text="MOVETOBEATCANCER.ORG" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome"...

Webinar: Genetics & Genomics – SUMMARY

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The study of genetics and genomics in kidney cancer has begun to revolutionize how this disease is diagnosed and managed. Raymond Kim, MD, PhD, a Medical Geneticist and Medical Director of Cancer Early Detection and the Bhalwani Familial Cancer Clinic at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre...

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting square banner on blue background with tall buildings.

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ASCO 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from 1-5 June 2024, in Chicago, USA. The presentations are available to view on the ASCO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) went...

World Kidney Cancer Day 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] When it comes to improved patient experience – listening can make all the difference. On this World Kidney Cancer Day we want to help patients and healthcare professionals to have better conversations to ensure the best information is available for patients from diagnosis...

English language social banner for Coffee chat in Victoria, B.C. on Jun 27 at 3:00pm.

In-person Coffee-Chat – Victoria, B.C.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Victoria we are coming your way! Kidney Cancer Canada will be in Victoria, B.C. for the 2024 Canadian Urological Association's Annual Meeting to connect with kidney cancer specialists from across the country. We would love to meet with our kidney cancer community for an in-person coffee chat....

World Kidney Cancer Day Highlights

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] "We need to listen"   World Kidney Cancer Day Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chat Landmarks and buildings lit in green for World Kidney Cancer Day Proclamations   [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="60px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="25137" img_size="full" css=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Join us on World Kidney Cancer Day for our next Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chat on Thursday, June 20...

Online Coffee-Chat for Patients & Caregivers | Jun. 20

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Join us on World Kidney Cancer Day for our next Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chat on Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm EDT.   LINKS TO COFFEE-CHATS ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | June 20, 7  pm EDT FRENCH Coffee-Chat | June 20, 3 pm EDT   Our monthly Coffee-Chats bring together patients and caregivers...

Award of Excellence in Kidney Cancer Nursing

Join Kidney Cancer Canada and the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/ACIO) in celebrating excellence in kidney cancer nursing. The Award of Excellence in Kidney Cancer Nursing is sponsored by Kidney Cancer Canada in honour of its co-founder Tony Clark. It recognizes the outstanding work...

New partnership with CATALIS QUÉBEC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The partners and stakeholders involved in clinical research in Quebec are coming together as part of a large-scale collective project to ensure Quebec is recognized as a global hub for clinical trials [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="25187" img_size="full" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" link="https://www.catalisquebec.com/en/"][vc_column_text]Kidney Cancer Canada joins more than 30...

Webinar from the Canadian VHL Alliance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Join the Canadian VHL Alliance on May 30th 12:00noon- 3:00pm EST for an important, free virtual education session, VHL Day! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Several physicians and genetic counselors will be presenting on Belzutifan, endocrine tumors and family planning basics. There will be time to chat and meet as a...

Supporting Canadian Caregivers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] To celebrate Caregivers Month, Kidney Cancer Canada has been generously sponsored by Mediaplanet in a digital Health Insight article in a special section on "Supporting Canadian Caregivers". [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/6"][vc_single_image image="25098" img_size="full" onclick="custom_link" css="" link="https://www.healthinsight.ca/advocacy/supporting-canadian-caregivers-2024/kidney-cancer-canada-were-here-to-help-caregivers-too/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/6"][vc_column_text] Many thanks to our board member and volunteer extraordinaire, Karen Ross, a...

Online Coffee-Chat for Patients | May 21

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This month we are holding two Coffee-Chats, one for patients and another one for caregivers.   The details below are for the PATIENT Coffee-chat   LINKS TO PATIENT COFFEE-CHATS ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | May 21, 7 pm EDT FRENCH Coffee-Chat | May 21, 3 pm EDT   Our monthly Coffee-Chats bring together patients and caregivers...

Online Coffee-Chat for Caregivers | May 16

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This month we are holding two Coffee-Chats, one for patients and another one for caregivers.   The details below are for the CAREGIVER Coffee-chat   LINKS TO CAREGIVER COFFEE-CHATS ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | May 16, 7 pm EDT FRENCH Coffee-Chat | May 16, 3 pm EDT   Our monthly Coffee-Chats bring together patients and...

Kidney cancer animated series

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in the United States launched an educational, patient-friendly animated video series on kidney cancer in English French, Spanish, Korean, Swedish, Italian, Polish, Hausa (Nigerian), Japanese, and Mandarin to support patient affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC). The videos were...

New Resource: Seasonal Recipe Booklets

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][mkd_blockquote text="“Eating well is part of our treatment; cooking should be a prescription” - patient"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In 2021, A.R.Tu.R., the kidney cancer patient association in France, Magali Pons, Senior Dietitian at Gustave-Roussy, UniLaSalle and Ipsen collaborated to publish a series of recipe booklets celebrating seasonal ingredients and...

Today is National Caregiver Day!

We often talk about the cancer patient’s journey but not about the caregiver’s journey and its challenges. We want to recognize you, the caregiver, for your knowledge, time and effort in improving your loved one’s quality of life and outcome. We thank you for your dedication to...

Kidney Awareness Month & World Kidney Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="24579" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][vc_column_text] World Kidney Day is a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health. One of the main concerns for patients is how to keep their kidney(s) as healthy as possible. There are general...

Kidney cancer research grant winners – 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Warren Y. Soper Charitable Trust and The Anil Kapoor Kidney Cancer Research Grant. Warren Y. Soper Charitable Trust  The Anil Kapoor Kidney Cancer Research Grant   [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="40px"][vc_single_image image="20939" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="26184" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text] Dr. Luke Lavallée Ontario [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column...

Overview of highlights from ASCO GU 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Excellent summaries highlighting the latest information on genitourinary cancers presented at the ASCO GU Symposium in January. Here is an overview of the kidney cancer highlights cancer explained by trusted sources. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="60px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="24380" img_size="full" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news/summary-of-kidney-cancer-highlights-from-asco-gu-2024/"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) attended the...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ASCO GU 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers (ASCO GU) Symposium was held from 25-27 January 2024, in San Francisco, California, USA. The presentations are available to view on the ASCO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer...

New systemic therapy discussion guide

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A diagnosis of advanced kidney cancer can feel overwhelming - knowing what questions to ask can help. We are launching our free discussion guide 'Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Systemic Therapy' which offers great information and can help support you in conversations with your doctor...

Happy Holidays to all!

We at Kidney Cancer Canada are dedicated to our mission of supporting patients and caregivers. We work for you and with you. You make our work meaningful, and we do our best to provide support, guidance, and education in everything we do. This year calls and...

2023 Patient & Caregiver National Forum | Recording now online

  Whether you missed our Patient & Caregiver National Forum or would like to revisit certain topics again, you can now watch the full day of information online on our website. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="view recording here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/2023-patient-caregiver-national-forum/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color=""...

Global Heroes Magazine

Kidney Cancer Canada is featured with an awareness article about kidney cancer in the Global Heroes publication. Lookout for the published copies on newsstands: Dec. 7 - Toronto Star Dec. 8 - The Globe and Mail Dec. 15 - National Post [mkd_button size="" type="" text="read article...

2023 Holiday Campaign

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][mkd_button size="medium" type="" text="please donate here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E344126QE&id=42" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   As the snow begins to fall, we start to consider meaningful gifts we will be giving this holiday season and Kidney Cancer Canada would love for...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights | ESMO 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   This year’s European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress was held from 20-24 October 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The presentations are available to read on the ESMO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) went to the...

Adjuvant Therapy Information Session | Recording now online

The in-person information session held on October 16 in Hamilton is now online. The session focuses on learning about adjuvant therapy with leading kidney cancer specialists, Dr. Rahul Bansal, Uro-Oncolgist and Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani, Medical Oncologist.   [mkd_button size="" type="" text="view recording here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/adjuvant-therapy/" target="_self" color="" hover_color=""...

Patient & Caregiver National Forum – 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Each year our annual Forum brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers to share information. We are holding our Patient & Caregiver National Forum virtually, to include all our kidney cancer community across Canada. We are excited to share with you the program as it develops...

Updates to the clinical trials list

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]FOR PATIENTS THAT HAVE NOT HAD ANY PREVIOUS DRUG TREATMENT A Study of INCB 99280 in Combination with Ipilimumab for Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] A Study of MDNA11 Alone or in Combination with Pembrolizumab in Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]FOR PATIENT WHO HAVE HAD...

In-person information session in Hamilton, Ontario

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="register here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/upcoming-events/registration-form/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Kidney Cancer Canada is hosting at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton an in-person kidney cancer information session in Hamilton, Ontario. This information session will focus on learning about adjuvant...

Research grant open for applications

The Anil Kapoor Kidney Cancer Research Grant is now open for new project proposals. The competition is for 1 grant of $100,000. Deadline for applications: 30 November 2023 [mkd_button size="" type="" text="details here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/for-medical-professionals/research-grants-and-awards/kcrnc-kcc-cuasf-research-grant/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]    ...

Research Survey: McMaster University Health Sciences

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] McMaster University Health Sciences is asking kidney cancer patients to consider completing an online research survey about treatment options.   The purpose of the survey is to explore participants’ values about 4 possible treatment options for early stage kidney cancer. Early stage kidney cancer can be treated with...

Combination therapy: Lenvatinib+Pembrolizumab

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The provinces of Alberta and Quebec have added pembrolizumab in combination with lenvatinib to their drug formularies for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Eligible patients should be previously untreated in the metastatic setting and have a...

Move to Beat Cancer | 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SEPTEMBER 22-24 The MOVE TO BEAT CANCER is an event that brings people and their communities together virtually in a dynamic, social, and festive way to create awareness about kidney cancer and to raise money for patient programs and research.   [mkd_button size="huge" type="" text="movetobeatcancer.org" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon=""...

2023 Update – Management of cystic renal lesions

  The current guideline summarizes the state-of-the-art knowledge on the management of cystic renal lesions by updating the 2017 Canadian Urological Association (CUA) guideline on the topic. [mkd_button size="large" type="" text="Guideline on this link" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.cua.org/system/files/Guideline-Files/CUA_guideline_on_the_management_of_cystic_renal_lesions.pdf" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight=""...

EXCEL – EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living well

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is not Kidney Cancer Canada’s program but may be of interest to you. Please contact the program lead directly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] What is Excel? FREE exercise for rural and remote cancer survivors Are you interested in a FREE, SAFE, and EFFECTIVE exercise research program hat you can join from...

A research study for caregivers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is not Kidney Cancer Canada's program but may be of interest to you. Please contact the program lead directly.   Managing your fear of cancer recurrence: A research study for Canadian family caregivers Research conducted by Dr. Sophie Lebl and Dr. Rinat Nissim   Who can participate? Canadian women (18...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ASCO 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from 2-6 June 2023, in Chicago, USA. The presentations are available to view on the ASCO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) went to...

Recording now online

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The recording of the webinar Anxiety and a Cancer Diagnosis with Dr. Rob Rutledge is now online. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="View recording here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/anxiety-and-a-kidney-cancer-diagnosis/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Proclamation: June 15, 2023 as World Kidney Cancer Day in cities of the Atlantic provinces

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Mayors Kate Rogers, Fredericton, NB, Donna Noade Reardon, Saint John, NB, Mike Savage, Halifax, NS and Danny Breen, St. John’s, NL proclaim Thursday, June 15, 2023 as World Kidney Cancer Day in their city. Kidney Cancer Canada and its community of patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals...

World Kidney Cancer Day Activities | 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] June 1 - Webinar: Anxiety and a cancer diagnosis June 13 - Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chat June 15 - World Kidney Cancer Day Patient & Caregiver Symposium City landmarks light up in green for World Kidney Cancer Day   [mkd_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="#67ccf2 " border_style="solid"...

Dr. Antonio Finelli at the helm of KCRNC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Dr. Antonio Finelli appointed as chairperson of Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada We are pleased to share that following a national search, Dr. Antonio (Tony) Finelli has been appointed to the position of Chairperson, Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada. Congratulations Dr. Finelli! We look forward to...

2023 Consensus Statement – Adjuvant therapy for renal cell carcinoma

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]“Eligible patients should be informed about adjuvant ICI therapy and offered referral to medical oncology to discuss the benefits and risks in a shared decision-making approach.” Several recent randomized trials evaluated the impact of adjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based therapy on post surgical outcomes in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), with disparate results....

Webinar: ASCO-GU Highlights | RECORDING NOW ONLINE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers (ASCO-GU) Symposium was held in San Francisco, CA from February 16-18. Dr. Rodney Breau, Uro-Oncologist and Dr. Neil Reaume, Medical Oncologist from The Ottawa Hospital will summarized the latest developments in the treatment of kidney cancer. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="View...

World Kidney Cancer Day | June 15

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="15px"][vc_single_image image="22839" img_size="600x109" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news/world-kidney-cancer-day-activities-2023/"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] One challenge kidney cancer patients face is maintaining quality of life. World Kidney Cancer Day 2023 shares experiences and tips from patients and carers around the world that help support physical and mental wellbeing. Whatever your age, whatever your stage,...

Study for patients not on active treatment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education of the University of Toronto is conducting a study exploring sitting and active time in cancer survivors. Researchers are trying to learn more about the amount of time cancer survivors spend sitting and being active, and how it relates...

Insightful webinar on shared decision making

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) held an excellent webinar on the patient role in healthcare decision making. Deb Maskens and Dr. Kylea Potvin talk about on how to get more involved in decisions about your cancer care or the care of a loved...

Online Coffee-Chat for Patients | April 19

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Join us for our upcoming PATIENT Coffee-Chat, Wednesday, April 19, 3 pm EDT.   LINKS TO COFFEE-CHATS ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | April 19, 3 pm EDT FRENCH Coffee-Chat | April 19, 7 pm EDT   We are pleased to welcome you once again to our monthly coffee chat, this month for patients...

Online Coffee-Chat for Caregivers | April 4

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Join us for our upcoming CAREGIVER Coffee-Chat, Tuesday, April 4, 3 pm EDT.   LINKS TO COFFEE-CHATS ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | April 4, 3 pm EDT FRENCH Coffee-Chat | April 4, 7 pm EDT   Tuesday, April 4 is National Caregiver Day. We want to celebrate you and everything you do. Take a...

Dr. Anil Kapoor – You will be missed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kidney Cancer Canada shares with great sadness the passing of Dr. Anil Kapoor, a dedicated kidney cancer specialist, surgeon, researcher, professor, and Kidney Cancer Canada Board Vice Chair. His passing will be deeply felt by Kidney Cancer Canada, the Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada...

World Kidney Day – March 9

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] World Kidney Day is a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health. One of the main concerns for patients is how to keep their kidney(s) as healthy as possible. There are general guidelines for maintaining kidney...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ASCO GU 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers (ASCO GU) Symposium was held from 16-18 February 2023, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The presentations are available to view on the ASCO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer...

Additions to the clinical trials list

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]FOR PATIENTS THAT HAVE NOT HAD ANY PREVIOUS DRUG TREATMENT A Study of Belzutifan + Pembrolizumab versus Pembrolizumab Alone for Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] A Study of Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab versus Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab for Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]FOR PATIENT WHO HAVE...

Calling all Ontario patients and caregivers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Participate in an Interview on Kidney Cancer and Robotic Surgery   [mkd_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="circle" size="" custom_size="12" type="square" border_radius="" shape_size="" icon_color="#93bd46" border_color="" border_width="" background_color="" hover_icon_color="" hover_border_color="" hover_background_color="" margin="" icon_animation="" icon_animation_delay="" link="" anchor_icon="" target="_self"]What is the opportunity? Ontario Health is currently reviewing robot-assisted nephrectomy (surgical removal of part or all...

Clinical Trial Basics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This information booklet was developed by the International Kidney Cancer Coalition and written by a collaborative team of patients, patient advocates and medical professionals who have supported thousands of kidney cancer patients worldwide. The objective is to help guide kidney cancer patients through their conversations...

Happy Holidays!

This Holiday Season, we want to thank YOU, the kidney cancer patient, caregiver, survivor, and family member, as you are the driving force of Kidney Cancer Canada. You help us prioritize our efforts and we hope that we have provided the programs and services you need...

Annual Patient & Caregiver Virtual National Forum – 2022 | VIDEOS NOW ONLINE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][mkd_button size="large" type="" hover_type="" target="_blank" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="VIEW VIDEOS HERE" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/2022-national-patient-caregiver-annual-forum/"][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Each year our annual forum brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers to share information. Initially, our National Forums were held in-person, in a different province every year. For the past two years, due...

Annual Fundraising Campaign | 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][mkd_button size="" type="" hover_type="" target="_blank" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="PLEASE DONATE HERE" link="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E344126QE&id=42"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]At Kidney Cancer Canada our purpose is to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer across Canada by advocating for access to new treatments, promoting research and providing support, information, and education. It’s that...

Pink in the Rink is back!

Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 7:30 pm 12087 Bramalea Road Caledon , Ontario, L7C 2P9 The Pink in the Rink game returns in support of Kidney Cancer Canada, as they host the Mississauga Chargers Junior A. There will be a bake sale, raffle prizes, along with various vendor...

Kidney cancer clinical trial

Two new studies added to the list of clinical trials

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Trial ID : NCT05043090 Kidney Cancer Type: Papillary A study of combination durvalamab + savolitinib versus sunitinib or durvalamab alone in patients with papillary kidney cancer[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][mkd_button size="" type="" hover_type="" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="view trial page" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/trial/a-study-of-combination-durvalamab-savolitinib-versus-sunitinib-or-durvalamab-alone-in-patients-with-papillary-kidney-cancer/"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Basic Eligibility: Papillary kidney cancer Advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery ...

Highlights from the ESMO Congress 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)   The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress was held in person (for the 1st time in 2 years) and virtually from 9-13 September 2022. The presentations are available to view on the ESMO website if you have previously logged...

The 2022 Global Patient Survey on Kidney Cancer is Now Open

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) in partnership with patient organisations around the world have launched the 2022 Global Patient Survey. All patients, carers and survivors are encouraged to share their experiences and insights living with kidney cancer in the online survey. The survey is designed to identify geographic...

Kidney Cancer Canada featured in Maclean’s & Health Insight

We are excited to announce that Kidney Cancer Canada is featured in Maclean's magazine October issue and online on Health Insight for a special interest section on Advancement in Immunology & Immunotherapy. Click on the post below to view feature article online. https://www.healthinsight.ca/innovations/immunology-immunotherapy/navigating-your-cancer-journey-with-support-from-kidney-cancer-canada/...

Move to Beat Cancer | 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2022 The MOVE TO BEAT CANCER is an event that brings people and their communities together virtually in a dynamic, social, and festive way to create awareness about kidney cancer and to raise money for patient programs and research. [mkd_button size="huge" type="" text="movtobeatcancer.org" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome"...

Kidney Cancer Patient Education Event

The Odette Cancer Centre is offering an online kidney cancer patient education event as part of the Florence Winberg Education Series on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 pm EDT. The evening will include presentations from: Dr. Smoragiewicz, Medical Oncologist, Registered Dietitian, Patient Educator, and Kidney...

The IKCC at the EAU Annual Meeting 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source : International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]This year’s European Association of Urology (EAU) Annual Meeting was held from 1-4 July 2022 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Members of the IKCC Board and staff attended the meeting, and the IKCC had a booth in the exhibition hall....

Webinars now posted on the website

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] The World Kidney Cancer Day webinars are now posted on our website. View them at your convenience!   Click on the image to be redirected to the webinar page[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="20185" img_size="full" style="vc_box_shadow_3d" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/updated-guidelines-for-the-management-of-small-renal-masses/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="20517" img_size="full" style="vc_box_shadow_3d" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/talking-treatments/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="20187" img_size="full" style="vc_box_shadow_3d" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/le-robot-with-dr-frederic-pouliot/"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Online Coffee-Chat Summer Time Series

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The summer breeze is blowing in and we look forward to connecting with our community throughout the summer. Save the date for our Online Coffee-Chat Summer Series. Bring a long cool drink and let’s talk!   [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text] THURSDAY, JULY 21 7 pm EDT [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_single_image image="20447" img_size="full" style="vc_box_shadow"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Join on your...

In-Person Coffee-Chat Tour in the Maritimes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Our Coffee-Chat Martimes Tour starts this week! June 23 to June 29   Kidney Cancer Canada is going on a road trip to meet with Canadian doctors and medical health professionals at the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) Annual Meeting. Along the way, we are excited to hold coffee-chats...

Kidney Cancer Highlights from ASCO 2022

Source : International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held both virtually and face-to-face from from 2-7 June 2022. The presentations are available to view on the ASCO website. The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) reviewed the virtual scientific programme to...

2022 World Kidney Cancer Day Events

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/12" css=".vc_custom_1654259617679{border-radius: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6" css=".vc_custom_1654259677344{background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-radius: 30px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="20181" img_size="full" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news/2022-world-kidney-cancer-day-events/#coffee"][vc_column_text] JUNE 7 CAREGIVER Coffee-Chat [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="80px"][vc_column_text] [mkd_button size="" type="" text="DETAILS HERE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="#coffee" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6" css=".vc_custom_1654255354194{background-color: #f4f4f4f4 !important;border-radius: 30px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="20183" img_size="full" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news/2022-world-kidney-cancer-day-events/#coffee"][vc_column_text] JUNE...

World Kidney Cancer Day | 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] June 16 is World Kidney Cancer Day. It’s a day when the global kidney cancer community comes together to raise awareness of key issues facing kidney cancer patients and their caregivers around the world   World kidney cancer community calls for more talk about treatment options Studies by the...

GiveShop Spring Cleaning Campaign

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Let’s turn our Spring Cleaning into donation dollars to Kidney Cancer Canada! May 1 - June 21   GiveShop is an online platform where you can buy or sell used items. The platform is similar to Kijiji except that your sold item is a direct donation to Kidney...

Wilms Cancer Foundation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kidney cancer is the 4th most common childhood cancer overall. International kidney cancer organization the Wilms Cancer Foundation President/CEO TJ Hodgkinson discusses kidney cancer awareness and explains why research, treatment and support is so important. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_video link="https://vimeo.com/705364252"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you or somebody you know is suffering, or...

New Resource: Kidney Cancer Diet & Nutrition

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition   It is important for people living with kidney cancer to understand the effect of food and nutrition on the body. The kidneys have long been known to play an important role in the metabolism of sugars, proteins, fats and other nutrients, in addition to...

Updated kidney cancer treatement guidelines

The Canadian Urological Association updated the guidelines for the management of small renal masses [mkd_button size="" type="" text="view guidelines" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Guidelines-Management-of-SRM-EN.pdf" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]    ...

A Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Complicated and Overwhelming

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Toronto Star supported Kidney Awareness Month with another article in a dedicated section on kidney cancer.. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Read Article" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.healthinsight.ca/cancer-care/why-kidney-cancer-diagnosis-can-be-complicated-and-overwhelming/" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Royalties of book sale donated to Kidney Cancer Canada

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="19324" img_size="full"][vc_column_text]Author: Bonny Beswick[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="60 px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Gerry Dewulf was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma in 2004. Prompt removal of his right kidney seemed encouraging, but the cancer returned. In 2008, doctors found it had metastasized, primarily to his liver. His determination, drug therapy (sunitinib,...

Knowledge Is Power for Canadians Living With Kidney Cancer

  The Toronto Star is supporting Kidney Awareness Month with a booklet insert on Kidney and Liver Health. Kidney Cancer Canada is featured in the publication with an article written by our Executive Director, Christine Collins. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Read article" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.healthinsight.ca/wellness/kidney-liver-health/knowledge-is-power-for-canadians-living-with-kidney-cancer/?_thumbnail_id=25484&token=Cekewa" target="_blank" color=""...

World Kidney Day – March 10

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kidney Health for All   Most kidney cancer patients with one healthy kidney do not need to follow a special diet. However, one of their main concerns is how to keep their remaining kidney as healthy as possible. There are general guidelines in maintaining kidney health, but...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ASCO GU 2022

Source : International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary (ASCO GU) Symposium was held both virtually and face-to-face from 17-19 February 2022. The presentations are available to view on the ASCO website. The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) reviewed the virtual scientific programme to keep abreast...

Ontario: The hidden cost of take-home cancer drugs

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Take action and sign the petition" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.change.org/p/be-an-ally-to-ontario-cancer-patients-demand-equal-access-to-take-home-cancer-drugs?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=66cedcb0-31b4-11ec-b10e-b37c162bbfaf" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Source: Canadian Cancer Society New Canadian Cancer Society report uncovers the hidden costs of take-home cancer drugs in Ontario and the urgent need for...

Annual Fundraising Campaign 2021

Our heartfelt thank you for to all who donated to our annual campaign, supporting Kidney Cancer Canada. Thanks to the generosity of our donors close to $35,000 was raised to help us continue offering patients support, education, advocacy and research. Your support makes a difference! If you...

Wow! Wow! Wow!

$70,000+ raised with Donate a Car Canada and Car for Life in 2021! We are sincerely grateful to all who donated vehicles on behalf of Kidney Cancer Canada to support patients, caregivers and their families. Your donation provides, support, education, advocacy and research and works to...

Happy Holidays!

  This Holiday Season, we are grateful for the kidney cancer community that has supported us. This past year we focused on the needs of the whole patient, through our virtual National Forum, educational webinars, as well as sessions to maintain mental wellbeing and physical health. We hope...

2021 National Patient & Caregiver Forum – NOW ONLINE

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="VIEW RECORDING HERE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/2021-national-patient-caregiver-annual-forum/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]  ...

2021 Annual Fundraising Campaign

  We launch our Annual Fundraising Campaign and are appealing to you to consider Kidney Cancer Canada as one of your donations this holiday season. Please help us to continue offering support, education, resources, advocacy, and research. We are here to help kidney cancer patients from diagnosis...

National Patient & Caregiver Annual Forum – 2021

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Register Here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://kidneycancerforum.ca/register/" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Each year our annual forum brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers to share information. Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually...

Call a caregiver for Kindness Day

Source: The Ontario Caregiver Organization   November 13th is Kindness Day. Will you Call A Caregiver and let them know you care?   Many caregivers say they feel alone and isolated. While family members and friends often ask how the care recipient is doing, they don’t always think to ask...

Healthy Communication & Cancer

  The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network is pleased to have Registered Clinical Counsellor Genevieve Stonebridge from InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care present this webinar. InspireHealth is a Canadian leader in supportive cancer care with medical doctors, clinical counsellors, dietitians, exercise therapists all working together to support you...

Talking Nutrition with Lori

  The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation holds a 2-part series Talking Nutrition with Lori about Optimizing Immunity with Nutrition. The 2-part series premiers on the Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation YouTube channel on October 15th & 29th at 1:30pm EST.   [mkd_button size="" type="" text="go to youtube channel"...

Highlights from the ESMO Virtual Congress 2021

Source : International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) The European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress was held virtually from 16-21 September 2021. The presentations are available to view on the ESMO website if you have previously logged in to the site. The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) attended the virtual scientific programme to...

Global Kidney Cancer Summit 2021

The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) holds its 2021 Global Kidney Cancer Summit on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25 from 7-10 am EDT. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="EVENT WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON FACEOOK ON THIS LINK" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.facebook.com/IKCCorg/" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color=""...

Online Coffee-Chat for Patients | Sep 21

Join us for our upcoming Patient Coffee-Chat, Tuesday, September 21   LINKS TO COFFEE-CHATS FRENCH Coffee-Chat | September 21, 3:30 pm EDT ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | September 21, 7 pm EDT   We are pleased to welcome you once again to our monthly coffee chat. This coffee-chat is for patients only. Join us...

Move to Beat Cancer | 2021

  SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2021 The MOVE TO BEAT CANCER is an event that brings people and their communities together virtually in a dynamic, social, and festive way to create awareness about kidney cancer and to raise money for patient programs and research.   2020/2021 have been challenging years for...

Webinars now online

We have added the webinars and activities held in May and June for viewing at your convenience. Click on the image to be redirected to the webinar or activity page.                               [mkd_button size="" type="" text="view all webinars"...

JUNE 24 | 7 Ways To Maximize Your Physical & Mental Health

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mark your calendars for this special webinar focusing on World Kidney Cancer Day 2021 theme: We need to talk about how we are feeling.   June 24th, 2021  | 7:oo pm EDT [mkd_button size="" type="" text="REGISTER HERE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://bit.ly/35xsN7m" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color=""...

JUNE 17 | Cooking at home with ELLICSR Kitchen and Kidney Cancer Canada

  June 17  | 12 pm EDT, click on the link below [mkd_button size="" type="" text="LIVE EVENT HERE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQsBi6jup8U" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   On World Kidney Cancer Day, join Kidney Cancer Canada with Geremy Capone, Wellness Chef and Stephanie...

World Kidney Cancer Day is June 17!

  When you have kidney cancer, life can feel overwhelming, stressful and lonely. Anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence or simply ‘not feeling right’ are almost universal. The 2018 IKCC Global Patient Survey showed 96% of patients experience psychosocial problems, but fewer than half ever talk about...

Webinar: 2021 Consensus for the Management of Advanced Kidney Cancer

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="register here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/999027675026100496" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   The kidney cancer treatment landscape has vastly changed in the past 6 years offering many treatment options and more coming ~ new drugs and combination therapies. The access...

Webinar: Navigating a Kidney Cancer Diagnosis in Canada – NOW ONLINE

Tips from a Uro-Oncologist and a Patient Advocate   [mkd_button size="" type="" text="watch meeting here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/navigating-a-kidney-cancer-diagnosis-in-canada/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   When you receive a kidney cancer diagnosis and throughout your care pathway, you will need to discuss and make...

Kidney Cancer Video Knowledge Library

Kidney Cancer Video Knowledge Library reorganized

  The Kidney Cancer Video Knowledge Library pathway categories are revamped. We hope you find this new classification more organized, intuitive and the videos easier to find. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Go to library" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/kidney-cancer-canada-video-knowledge-library/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]    ...

2021 Consensus Statement for the Management of Advanced Kidney Cancer

  The Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada (KCRNC) consensus has been updated for the management of advanced kidney cancer. [mkd_button size="" type="" text="view updated consensus" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CUA-guidelines-Management-of-Advanced-Kidney-Cancer.pdf" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]  ...

National Caregiver Day

National Caregiver Day – Recognizing Caring Canadians

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="National Caregiver Day Coffee-Chat - details here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news/online-coffee-chat-for-caregivers-april-6/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Carers Canada and its’ partners are launch a national campaign to showcase Canadians’ experiences in caregiving; the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has...

Summit for cancer immunotherapy - webinar

Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy

  Novel combination approaches for solid tumours: leveraging checkpoint inhibition and radiation therapy in renal cell carcinoma Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 2:30 - 4:00 pm EDT [mkd_button size="" type="" text="register here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AYCVryn4Rmiq-OGdkax1vg" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   SPEAKERS Dr. Aly-Khan...

Webinar on robotic assisted surgery

World Kidney Day Red Carpet Event – NOW ONLINE

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Watch Red-Carpet Event Here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/movie-premiere-the-robot/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Kidney Cancer Canada was proud to present THE ROBOT movie premiere on March 11, World Kidney Day. THE ROBOT starring Dr. Stephen Pautler who demystifies robotic...

ASCO GU 2021

ASCO GU 2021

  Webinar hosted by the Kidney Cancer Coalition: What's New in Kidney Cancer Research? The Kidney Cancer Coaltion held a webinar on the latest research in kidney cancer from ASCO-GU. Four leading experts shared the research in patient-friendly language and answered questions. Learn what they heard and...

Your introduction to immuno-oncology therapy

New patient resource

  We have a great new resource for patients starting or undergoing immuno-oncology therapy. Developed by Bristol Myers Squibb, Your introduction to immuno-oncology therapy has information about cancer immunotherapy, your healthcare team, and other resources that can help you. You will also find a 6-month calendar that can...

New Normal Same Cancer

New Normal, Same Cancer

  Canadian Oncology Community Unites For World Cancer Day: Shedding Light on the Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Care   Oncologists estimate cancer diagnoses down 25 per cent in some areas as a result of COVID-19 Some oncologists are also reporting an increase in later stage...

Kidney Cancer Canada Coffee-Chat

Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chat

Join us at our first coffee-chat of the new year.   LINKS TO PATIENT & CAREGIVER COFFEE-CHATS ENGLISH Coffee-Chat | January 26, 7 pm EST FRENCH Coffee-Chat | January 27, 7 pm EST   Since the beginning of the pandemic, we changed our in-person coffee-chats to virtual coffee-chats. The participation has...

Kidney Cancer Canada Annual Fundraising Campaign 2020 | Campagne de financement annuelle de Cancer du rein Canada 2020

Annual Fundraising Campaign

  Please help us to continue to support kidney cancer patients, their caregivers and families. Your donations provide support, education, and advocacy for our kidney cancer community.  Better treatments, better diagnosis and support for many challenges as they manage their disease.  We appreciate these are difficult times for everyone,...

Kidney Cancer Canada National Patient and Caregiver Annual Forum 2020

National Patient and Caregiver Annual Forum 2020 now online

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="FORUM PROGRAM HERE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://online.fliphtml5.com/fexz/ldbq/" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]        [mkd_button size="" type="" text="WATCH FORUM MEETING HERE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/2020-national-patient-caregiver-annual-forum/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   The National...

Kidney Cancer Canada - Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chats

Patient & Caregiver Coffee-Chats

Let’s connect before the Holiday Season!   LINKS TO ENGLISH COFFEE-CHATS PATIENT Coffee-Chat | December 15, 2 pm EST CAREGIVER Coffee-Chat | December 16, 2 pm EST LINK TO FRENCH COFFEE-CHATS   This Holiday Season is not our “normal. News about vaccines is encouraging but anxiety levels are running high with COVID-19...

Dr. Linda Carlson - Kidney Cancer Canada Webinar Mindfulness & Mental Health

Mindfulness & Mental Health Webinar Now Online

[mkd_button size="" type="" text="watch webinar here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/mindfulness-and-mental-health/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]     The COVID-19 pandemic has added another level of stress and anxiety for patients living with cancer due to things like delayed scans, telephone instead of in-clinic doctors...

Ottawa Hospital - Decision aid for kidney cancer patients and their caregivers

New resources for patients and caregivers

The Ottawa Hospital Uro-Oncology Research Group is proud to have designed and developed multiple patient decision aids.  Urologist, Dr. Luke Lavallée, created the decision aids for kidney cancer patients. The objective is to help patients discuss treatment options with their doctor.     This decision aid was created...

Highlights from the ESMO 2020

Highlights from the ESMO Virtual Congress 2020

Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress was held virtually from 19-21 September 2020. The virtual presentations are available to view on the ESMO website if you have previously logged in to the site. The...

Kidney cancer clinical trial

Clinical trial – Many Centres now recruiting

A Study of Combination Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Retreatment in Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer Trial ID: NCT04088500   A clinical trial that all metastatic kidney cancer patients should know about if they have previously taken the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab. The study will investigate whether the combination can be...

Dave Trbizan Legacy Campaign

Dave Trbizan Legacy Campaign

[mkd_button size="" type="" text="KIDNEYCANCERCANADA.CA/DAVETRBIZANLEGACY" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="www.kidneycancercanada.ca/davetrbizanlegacy" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Many of you have followed and donated to the Dave Trbizan fundraising campaign that he started over 3 years ago and managed to raise more than $100,000 for...

Exercise Oncology Lab, Toronto: Cancer survivors needed for online survey

Cancer survivors needed for an online survey

  The Exercise Oncology Lab (Principal Investigator: Linda Trinh, PhD) at the University of Toronto is interested in understanding the unique experiences of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted the physical activity behaviors and mental health of cancer survivors. The Exercise Oncology...

Kidney Cancer Canada - Online Coffee-Chat

Online Coffee Chat – August 21

Coffee anyone? Join us for our online coffee-chat, Friday August 21 at 2 pm EDT.   Our online coffee-chats are a great way to stay connected and receive support from kidney cancer patients and caregivers within our community. Not everyone is comfortable with this format but we...

Webinar: optional management of urologic onclogy during COVID-19

Webinar May 27: Optimal Management of Urologic Oncology during COVID-19

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Register" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G--fhtVsS5WmgIVk9SEKGg" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] The Urologic Cancer Centre for Research & Innovation (UCCRI) hosts a virtual event to discuss the optimal management of urologic oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting will focus...

Giving Tuesday Together We Help Kidney Cancer Canada

Giving Tuesday – A message of hope and unity

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Donate online" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E344126QE&id=39" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Kidney Cancer Canada is your front-line support service for kidney cancer Patients and caregivers are being asked to be at their strongest in this time of uncertainty. So...

KIdney Cancer Canada: COVID-19 and my treatment plan

Will COVID-19 affect my treatment plan?

The Canadian Urological Association published a guidance document with the participation of eighteen academic genitourinary (GU) medical oncologists from 11 cancer centres across Canada to provide recommendations for managing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.   [mkd_button size="" type="" text="See recommendations outlined for kidney cancer treatment" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome"...

Exercise class live on Instagram

Free online exercise classes

  Instructor Sarah Weller, Clinical Exercise Physiologist holds online exercise classes for cancer patients three times a week live on Instagram.   The classes are held  from 11 am to 12 pm EDT to help you get active, build strength, improve fitness and increase flexibility: [mkd_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="circle" size=""...

Kidney Cancer Canada: National Caregiver Day - April 7, 2020

National Caregiver Day

Recognizing caring Canadians From 5 minutes to an hour or even days, no amount is too small to show you care 8 million Canadians provide unpaid care to support someone with a long-term health condition, a physical or mental disability or problems related to aging. While caring...

Cancer care in Canada during the COVID-19 emergency

  [mkd_button size="" type="" text="Take the 5-question survey" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NB6ZQRD?fbclid=IwAR0gdvW0EktLfepdnQg142XvbbpJUIYWtOctKJP3nJ-LKVsHM9sV0gCOw_8" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   Early data has indicated that cancer patients are at increased risk from COVID-19. Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are understandably seeking information on how to manage...

Kidney Cancer Canada: COVID-19 and cancer patients

COVID-19 and cancer patients

People with compromised immune systems or pre-existing medical conditions, including cancer, may be at increased risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) and increased risk of more severe infection.   [mkd_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="circle" size="" custom_size="12" type="square" border_radius="" shape_size="" icon_color="#93bd46" border_color="" border_width="" background_color="" hover_icon_color="" hover_border_color="" hover_background_color="" margin="" icon_animation="" icon_animation_delay="" link=""...

Kidney Cancer Canada Online Coffee-Chat

Online Coffee-Chat – March 26

In these difficult and uncertain times, we realize even more our need to stay connected and develop close links with one another. Fortunately we have applications such as FaceTime, Messenger and others to help keep us connected with families and friends near and far. We want...

Kidney Cancer Canada National Patient & Caregiver Forum

National Patient & Caregiver Forum – Registration now open

  POSTPONED [mkd_button size="" type="" text="See notice here" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news/postponed-national-patient-cargiver-forum-in-montreal/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]   We are happy to announce that the next Patient, Caregiver, Family and Survivor Forum takes place in Montreal, Saturday, May 9. Presentations are in French and...

Kidney cancer research results

Research results on circulating tumour DNA

  Research funded by Kidney Cancer Canada, Canadian Urological Association and Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada Plasma Circulating Tumor DNA and Clonal Hematopoiesis in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma   Cells in your body are constantly growing, dividing, and dying. When mature cells die, they release their DNA into...

Summary of GU-ASCO 2020 take-home messages

Summary of Kidney Cancer Take-Home Messages from ASCO GU 2020

Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition Over 4,000 delegates attended the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, 13-15 February 2020. The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) was present with a booth to raise awareness, and also attended many of the medical and patient advocacy sessions. Please...

Kidney Cancer Canada: Update to the kidney cancer treatment guidelines

Kidney cancer treatment guidelines update

  The Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada updated the kidney cancer treatment guidelines: 2019 – Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada consensus statement on the role of renal mass biopsy in the management of kidney cancer 2019 – Management of Advanced Kidney Cancer: Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada consensus...

Health Canada Approves KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) as First-Line Treatment for Patients with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

  We draw your attention to this media release distributed through Cision. This therapy for treatment of metastatic kidney cancer needs evaluation by the pan-Canadian Oncology drug review process and then, if recommended, requires government and private insurers to enter into price negotiation. Kidney Cancer Canada / Cancer...

Kidney Cancer Canada organizes Coffee Chats in Montreal and surrounding areas

Coffee Chats in Montreal and Surrounding areas

MONTREALERS SAVE THE DATES!   We hold Coffee Chats from 2 to 4 pm on:   January 26 - Laval Presse Café Centropolis 1794 Pierre Péladeau, Laval pressecafe.com   February 16, Montreal La Finca café & bureau 1067  de Bleury, Montreal 5-minute walk from Place-d'Armes metro station lafinca.ca   March 8, Brossard Le café du Théâtre - Quartier DIX30 6000, de Rome...

Cancer du rein Canada - dernières nouvelles

Acupuncture introduced as a complementary therapy at the Quebec Cancer Foundation in partnership with the Collège de Rosemont

  Source: The Quebec Cancer Care Foundation The Quebec Cancer Foundation innovates once again in providing support for people with cancer and their loved ones by offering free acupuncture sessions at its Montreal Regional Center and Lodge. In addition to the medical procedures used in treating cancer, the healthcare system widely recommends the...

Past meetings and webinars updated

  Our 2019 meetings and webinars are now updated.   [mkd_button size="" type="" text="WATCH PAST MEETINGS" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/news-events/watch-past-meetings/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]  ...

Health Canada Approves Ipsen’s CABOMETYX™ (cabozantinib) for the First-Line Treatment of Adults with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

Source: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc.   CABOMETYXTM demonstrated a statistically significant, 52 per cent reduction in the risk of progression or death compared with sunitinibi, giving Canadian patients with intermediate or poor risk a new oral first-line treatment option in their fight against advanced kidney cancer   MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 15,...

NEWFOUNDLAND MEETING 2019

The Kidney Cancer Canada team hosts a Patient, Caregiver, Family and Survivor Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland. This interactive forum features the latest information on kidney cancer treatment and what survivors should know about follow-up care. The session also gives patients, caregivers, family members and survivors a...

Thousands of Canadians begin to follow Olympic Gold Medalist in the MOVE to Beat Cancer

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkroh1znnK4" align="center"][vc_column_text]Toronto, Ontario, Tuesday August 7, 2019 –Olympic Gold Medalist, Adam Kreek is on the MOVE to Beat Cancer to inspire others to get their MOVE on and support patient programs and research. Canadians can begin today to sign up at movetobeatcancer.org and pledge to join Adam in their self-designed MOVE and...

GU-ASCO 2019 Highlights

Source: International Kidney Cancer Coalition Note: The following summary was prepared by patient advocates for the benefit of patient organisations who focus on kidney cancer. While this summary has been medically reviewed, the information contained herein is based upon public data shared at this meeting and...

The downside of inflammatory news about cancer

Source: First Opinion My inbox exploded this week with messages asking about a widely circulated news story claiming that researchers had found the cure for cancer. My heart sunk. And then I got mad. It began with an article in the Jerusalem Post story...

Cabozantinib Quebec Reimbursement Update

Please note: this statement follows our mandate to provide you information on all access issues. Kidney Cancer Canada – Cancer du rein Canada wishes to inform our community about recent developments in Quebec with regards to cabozantinib, a new treatment for patients with advanced renal...

Two kidney cancer research awards for 2019

Kidney Cancer Canada | Cancer du rein Canada in collaboration with the Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada (KCRNC) and the Canadian Urology Association Scholarship Foundation (CUASF) fund two $50,000 research awards for kidney cancer. These awards are possible thanks to the outstanding support...

Summary of Kidney Cancer Take-Home Messages from ESMO 2018

Source: International Kidney Cancer CanadaNote: The following summary was prepared by patient advocates for the benefit of patient organisations who focus on kidney cancer. While this summary has been medically reviewed, the information contained herein is based upon public data shared at this meeting...

Health Canada Approves cabozantinib Giving Physicians and Patients a Novel Second-Line Option in the Fight Against Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

SOURCE : Canadian News Wire Release MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc. today announced the Health Canada approval of CABOMETYX™ (cabozantinib), a once-daily oral tablet,2 indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who have...

Upcoming Patient Education Meetings

LIVE WEBINARUP-TO-THE MINUTE KIDNEY CANCER TREATMENT NEWSSeptember 27, 2017 | 8 pm EDT Dr Christian Kollmannsberger (BC) and Dr Anil Kapoor (ON) bring you the latest treatment information from the European Society Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress in our National Webinar. Kidney cancer survivor,...

A touching share from the Maritimes

We have come a long way in the treatment of kidney cancer since my husband was diagnosed in 2000. At the time, his prognosis was poor. There was only one treatment available in Canada and the patient response to the drug was very low. David’s...

Cabozantinib pCODR Review – Your Input is needed!

Kidney Cancer Canada is seeking input from kidney cancer patients and their caregivers about their experiences and challenges with kidney cancer and current treatments. The results of this survey will help inform our submission to the pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review (pCODR) for the drug...

Are you helping kidney cancer research?

BY DR. NAVEEN BASAPPA and RANJENA MALONI In April 2017, the pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review (pCODR) called for submissions on whether Axitinib should be used and funded as an equally accessible second-line treatment for metastatic kidney cancer. pCODR asked Kidney Cancer...

Shocking growth in kidney cancer rates

8 year statistics predict more than 20 percent increase TORONTO, June 20, 2017– More than 6,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. Experts predict from 2012 to 2020, kidney cancer will increase globally by a shocking 22 percent “Populations are...

Kidney cancer expert shares hopeful new research

Kidney cancer expert shares hopeful new researchby tbnewswatch.com Thunder Bay – Thursday November 19, 2015) – Dr. Anil Kapoor was the keynote speaker at a kidney cancer treatment and emerging therapies public information session on Thursday evening at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre...

There is Hope for Kidney Cancer Patients

There is Hope for Kidney Cancer Patientsby Sarah Chow THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – Kidney cancer is not as common as breast or prostate cancer. We don’t often hear about it in the media, or think about it when we consider our health risks....

U.S. FDA approves GSK’s Votrient (pazopanib) for mrcc

Votrient, a once-daily, oral medication, is an angiogenesis inhibitor which may help prevent the growth of new blood vessels, thereby blocking the growthof kidney cancer tumors that need blood vessels to survive. The new drug submission (NDS) for Pazopanib is currently under review by Health...

Rises in incidence of kidney cancer

Cancer Care Ontario has release a fact sheet detailing the rising incidence of kidney cancer in Ontario and around the world. The attached sheet reports rising incidence rates in women along with contributing factors. Download Information...

Rises in incidence of kidney cancer

Cancer Care Ontario has release a fact sheet detailing the rising incidence of kidney cancer in Ontario and around the world. The attached sheet reports rising incidence rates in women along with contributing factors. Download ...

ABT-869 Trial for Advanced RCC

An Open-Label, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of ABT-869 in Subjects With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Who Have Previously Received Treatment With Sunitinib. This trial is an Open-Label, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of ABT-869 in...

Avastin approved in EU for rcc

Avastin (bevacizumab) has been approved in Europe for first-line treatment of renal cell carcinoma.As of November 2007, Avastin has not been approved for rcc in either the U.S. or Canada. Avastin is approved in Canada for colorectal cancer, but is not funded in every province....

Axitinib showing promise for rcc

A new drug from Pfizer has demonstrated positive results in Phase II trials in the U.S.Phase III trials are open in the U.S. and some sites in Canada. Axinitib is being studied as a 2nd line treatment for mrcc (clear cell) versus sorafenib (Nexavar) For...

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