Working together to reduce the global burden of kidney cancer

Kidney cancer is a global issue. Every year, 431,000 people worldwide will be diagnosed with kidney cancer.

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Save The Date: Thursday 15th June 2023

World Kidney Cancer Day 2023 will take place on Thursday 15^th June 2023.

The 2023 campaign is all about providing practical help for patients and caregivers around the world who are living with kidney cancer. The campaign will cover the importance of good nutrition, managing the side effects of treatments, the value of support groups and more. Details of online and video resources and World Kidney Cancer Day events will be announced nearer the time.

Global Kidney Cancer Summit 2023

The 13^th Global Kidney Cancer Summit will be held on Sunday 18^th June – Tuesday 20^th June 2023.

More information will be shared early in 2023 for our next in-person meeting.

Highlights from the ESMO Congress 2022

The European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress was held in person (for the 1^st 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 in to the site. The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) attended the scientific programme to keep abreast of the latest advances in the care and treatment of people with kidney cancer.

Updates from IKCC

IKCC Kidney Cancer · 1 week ago
@IKCCorg

Thank you to everyone who attended our roundtable at the European Parliament hosted by MEP @nicogoncas Important issues raised around research, the value of the patient voice, EU initiatives supporting cancer patients, early detection and treatment of #kidneycancer https://t.co/Dr8sQIrTwK

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IKCC Kidney Cancer · 1 week ago
@IKCCorg

Thank you @WorldBladderCan for your support. https://t.co/Qi4TbmqbEq

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World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition@WorldBladderCan
Today the WBCPC team was present at the #kidneycancer roundtable at the #EuropeanParliament. Speakers raised awareness about the many challenges affecting kidney cancer patients. https://t.co/QoJU9OG8AY

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IKCC Kidney Cancer Retweeted · World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition
@WorldBladderCan

Today the WBCPC team was present at the #kidneycancer roundtable at the #EuropeanParliament. Speakers raised awareness about the many challenges affecting kidney cancer patients. https://t.co/QoJU9OG8AY

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IKCC Kidney Cancer Retweeted · Kidney Cancer UK
@kidneycanceruk

News story on success of us getting @NHSEngland's to commission @NICEComms to produce clinical guideline for #kidneycancer https://t.co/YBsPARHEN8 @missfitcreates @UKONSmember @BAUSurology @BSoT_UK @macmillancancer @Cancer52org @BritRenalSoc https://t.co/X7dRFkbSGL

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IKCC Kidney Cancer Retweeted · Action Kidney Cancer
@ACTION4KC

We have added a video to our Real stories page, titled 'For a Chance-Steve'
Many will know Steve a valued member of our team, please take the time to watch this engaging video where Steve shares his experience of living with #kidneycancer.
To watch:
https://t.co/sszBbpDnWG https://t.co/fNTLrgXDnJ

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Did you know?

Kidney cancer is often found by accident.

Kidney cancer is the 12th most prevalent cancer worldwide.

About 59 per cent of kidney cancer cases occur in more developed countries.

Our Global Network

IKCC welcomes every organisation that has an interest in kidney cancer and who pledges to conform to our Code of Conduct. We extend an open invitation to become part of this international network.

Explore Our Global Network