This year’s European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress was held from 17-21 October 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The presentations are available to read on the ESMO website. Some affiliates of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) went to the meeting to keep up to date with the care and treatment of patients with kidney cancer. In this report, a brief ‘Take home messages’ section is followed by more in-depth review of selected abstracts.

The 2025 Global Patient Survey Highlights Report is now available online. The report offers a snapshot of the worldwide kidney cancer patient experience, examining the geographical differences and unmet patient needs related to kidney cancer diagnosis, knowledge, quality of life, shared decision-making, clinical trials and kidney function.

Learn more about IKCC’s biennial Global Patient Survey on Kidney Cancer, including the 2025 Highlights Report here:

World Kidney Cancer Day was on Thursday 19th June 2025. The theme for 2025 was Show your kidneys some love. Inspired by findings from the recent Global Patient Survey, the campaign focused on raising awareness of the importance of kidney health when affected by kidney cancer.

The campaign featured resources in 13 languages including information about kidney health, a downloadable checklist for patients, and a Twibbon for social media. IKCC also hosted an online Global Patient & Carer Symposium, where all aspects of keeping kidneys healthy when living with kidney cancer was discussed. Learn more about World Kidney Cancer Day 2025 in the Campaign Report.