Kidney Cancer Assocation

March 17, 2022

One patient with stage 4 kidney cancer pivoted from being a journalist to a patient advocate, educating patients and others about a cancer that requires more awareness and research funding.

March 03, 2022

If an oncologist was apprehensive about Steven Edwards getting a second opinion, that might not be the right doctor for him, the kidney cancer survivor said.

February 19, 2022

This is a guest post by Joel Stern, who was diagnosed with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma in 2020. This is the second in a two-part series, in which Joel discusses what he learned through his kidney cancer journey.

February 12, 2022

This is a guest post by Joel Stern, who was diagnosed with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma in 2020. This is the first in a two-part series in which Joel discusses how to take a dire diagnosis and make the best of it.

February 01, 2022

The Kidney Cancer Association's Medical Director, Sallie McAdoo, MS, CGC, was featured on the "Cancer Interviews" podcast.

January 23, 2022

2021 was a bumper year for kidney cancer developments, including several new treatment approvals by the FDA and a much better understanding of how kidney cancer is impacted by COVID-19 infections and vaccines.

June 13, 2021

Marissa Willis is a member of the Kidney Cancer Association’s Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council.

June 05, 2021

John Ferrell, a member of the KCA’s Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council, spoke about his work as an advocate for kidney cancer and his passion for traveling.

May 29, 2021

Benjamin Lundin is a member of the Kidney Cancer Association’s Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council.

May 22, 2021

A woman details her father's journey with kidney cancer.

May 14, 2021

Last week, the KCA hosted its very first live streaming event! The KCA’s Medical Director Sallie McAdoo, MS, CGC, moderated a Facebook Live conversation on the basics of clinical trials.

May 06, 2021

Welcome to our new series where we take a look at what’s happening in kidney cancer each month! From treatments and clinical trials to genetic testing and government regulations, the KCA’s Medical Director, Sallie McAdoo, MS, CGC, will show you what’s new and why it matters.

February 23, 2021

In June 2020, Kayla Bulkley gave birth to her and her husband’s long-awaited baby girl, Jane. Within a month, Kayla was diagnosed with kidney cancer.

February 16, 2021

The Kidney Cancer Association, alongside the American Urological Association and a group of kidney cancer-focused advocacy organizations, wrote this week to congratulate then-President-elect Joe Biden and urge him to make the needs of people impacted by kidney cancer and kidney cancer research a top priority for the incoming administration.

February 09, 2021

Welcome to the KCA's new series where they take a look at what’s happening in kidney cancer each month! From treatments and clinical trials to genetic testing and government regulations, the KCA’s Medical Director, Sallie McAdoo, MS, CGC, will show you what’s new and why it matters.

December 21, 2020

With the second COVID-19 vaccine receiving emergency use authorization by the FDA, patients with cancer undergoing treatment should keep in mind how it may affect their therapy and the potential difference between the two vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

June 08, 2020

Getting kidney cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 08, 2020

Kidney cancer positives that might come from this pandemic.

June 08, 2020

How kidney cancer affects the risks of coronavirus.

June 08, 2020

A message from the KCA’s CEO and President about COVID-19.

June 06, 2020

Kidney cancer changed how Tracie saw her world.

June 06, 2020

On his motorcycle, Stewy rides for kidney cancer.

June 06, 2020

A clinical trial and a positive attitude helped Bill Brown ring the bell.

June 06, 2020

Dawne Gee worked hard to get answers about her kidney cancer.

May 21, 2020

“Those who are doing well and are stable in terms of safety and tolerability can come into the office less often,” Dr. David R. Spigel, said. “(This is) a big win.”

April 29, 2020

“I’m not going to give up on that just because of this pandemic. Health is most important, as it should be for us cancer survivors.”

April 21, 2020

“I thought, you know what I have control right now: if I'm going to laugh, if I'm going to enjoy my family, or if I'm going to hide in a corner and cry all day. I'm not going to do that. I'm not going to let cancer do that to me.”

March 20, 2020

Young Investigator and Advanced Discovery Awards will advance kidney cancer research, as the Kidney Cancer Association opens up its grant applications.