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Our mission is to accelerate cures for #kidneycancer. We educate patients about clinical trials, advocate for research funding, and bring researchers together.

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KidneyCAN
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The #KCRS25 Abstract Supplement has been published in the October issue of The Oncologist! Explore the innovative #KidneyCancer research presented at this year’s Summit, from preclinical breakthroughs to clinical insights shaping patient care. Our sincere thanks to the KCRS
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Oncology nurses are often the first people patients turn to when questions or side effects arise. In our next Town Hall on November 13, we’ll talk with experienced oncology nurses about how they guide patients through treatment and beyond. Reserve your spot →
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Our partner, the tRCC Project of the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, has a new legacy pathway for families. Parents who have had a child (ages 0-25) pass away due to Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma can now enroll on their behalf, allowing their child's experience and data
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The #KCRS26 Call for Session Proposals is open! Submit your ideas for high-impact, cross-disciplinary sessions that push #KidneyCancer research forward. 🗓️ Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025 🔗 https://t.co/fEOhvH513F #AcceleratingCures
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The Scholar-in-Training Awards offer open doors for early-career researchers. Awardees receive travel funding, complimentary registration for the AACR Annual Meeting, networking with funding organizations, and the chance to showcase their work during the poster session.
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Join us November 13 at 2:00pm ET for a conversation highlighting the role oncology nurses play in coordinating care, managing side effects, and supporting patients through treatment. Register here → https://t.co/GqtjlKZvqW #AcceleratingCures
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Dozens of advocates. Countless conversations. One shared mission: to #RestoreTheResearch for #KidneyCancer. Thank you to everyone who helped amplify our message in Washington, D.C., and beyond. #AcceleratingCures
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TOMORROW! Don’t miss the final Triage Cancer Conference of the year on October 18th. This event is a valuable opportunity to learn about managing health care, planning ahead, and navigating work and life with cancer. 👉 Register here: https://t.co/yWTecM93Wx #AcceleratingCures
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KidneyCAN
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The AACR–KidneyCAN Scholar-in-Training Awards are back! This year’s program includes awards for chromophobe, RMC, translocation or pediatric kidney cancers, VHL (in partnership with the VHL Alliance), international scholars, and several broad-category kidney cancer awards.
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KidneyCAN
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Our partner, the tRCC Project of the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, has a new legacy pathway for families. Parents who have had a child (ages 0-25) pass away due to Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma can now enroll on their behalf, allowing their child's experience and data
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The KCRS Leadership Committee invites you to submit proposals for educational sessions at the 2026 Kidney Cancer Research Summit! We’re seeking timely, impactful topics that connect preclinical, translational, and clinical perspectives, and highlight new or unpublished data.
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KidneyCAN
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Understanding the stages of #KidneyCancer helps patients and families make sense of test results and treatment options. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or learning how kidney cancer is monitored over time, our Patient Resource Center has clear, reliable information to help you
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KidneyCAN
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Two of our AACR/KidneyCAN Innovation and Discovery Grant recipients, Dr. Srinivas Viswanathan and Dr. Astgik Petrosyan, recently attended the AACR Grantee Summit in Philadelphia. These grants, funded through a partnership between KidneyCAN and the American Association for Cancer
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Knowledge can make a real difference. 🧡 The upcoming Triage Cancer Conference on October 18th brings together experts to provide insights on health insurance, medical costs, work rights, planning ahead, and more! Register today: https://t.co/yWTecM93Wx #AcceleratingCures
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At KCRS, collaboration drives discovery. Each year, experts from around the world gather to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and move #KidneyCancer research forward. We’re inviting session proposals for #KCRS26, and we want your input! Share your vision for a session that
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A #KidneyCancer diagnosis often means meeting a range of specialists, from urologists to oncologists to radiologists, and more. Each plays a unique role in your treatment and care. Understanding who’s who can make your journey feel less overwhelming and help you ask the right
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Howard McClurd, a member of KidneyCAN’s Board of Directors, represented our community at the AACR Grantee Summit in Philadelphia. Pictured here with Howard is @srviswanathan of @DanaFarber, one of three researchers who received an AACR/KidneyCAN Innovation and Discovery Grant at
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KidneyCAN
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Hearing directly from our advocates is always powerful. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C., and virtually, and to all who continue to speak up for sustained research funding. Together, we’re building momentum for progress. #RestoreTheResearch
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Americans agree: medical research matters. Recent polling shows that 89% of Americans support federal funding for the NIH, and 83% favor increasing funding for cancer research. This bipartisan respect for research is why the Senate Appropriations Committee recently advanced a
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KidneyCAN
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We’re calling on the #KidneyCancer research community: help shape #KCRS26! Submit your session proposal and bring new science, fresh perspectives, and impactful ideas to next year’s summit. We’re seeking sessions that connect preclinical, translational, and clinical research
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