Working together to reduce the global burden of kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is a major public heath challenge, with 1.37 million people currently affected worldwide. In 2022, there were 435,000 new cases diagnosed, and the incidence is projected to rise by more than 71% by 2050.
Click here for shareable information, graphics and materials about kidney cancer for patient organisations worldwide.
2025 Global Patient Survey
Bringing evidence-based patient experiences and insights to scientific discussions and decision-makers has long been an IKCC priority. This year, IKCC enhanced its attendance at kidney cancer and oncology conferences with the strategic goal of sharing results from the 2025 IKCC Global Patient Survey on Kidney Cancer (GPS) with healthcare professionals and decision makers.
An overview of these efforts is now available, including summaries of the poster presentations, as well as links to the Posters and published abstracts.
World Kidney Cancer Day 2026
Save the date! This year, World Kidney Cancer Day (WKCD) will be on 18 June 2026, marking the 10th year of raising awareness for kidney cancer worldwide!
The 2026 theme is Kidney Cancer and Emotional Wellbeing. Results from findings of the 2025 Global Patient Survey on Kidney Cancer show that 85% of kidney cancer patients experience emotional challenges, yet many never raise these issues with their care team. The 2026 WKCD campaign will aim to raise awareness and also help empower patients to seek the support they need.
Watch for more information about World Kidney Cancer Day in the coming weeks and months to learn more and get involved.
Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from ESMO 2025
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.
Tweets from @IKCCorg
For more than 50 years, Joyce Graff has been part of the fight against VHL... First as a caregiver, then as an advocate, and ultimately as a changemaker for our entire community.
Take a few minutes to read her journey here:
https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/joyce-graffs-50-year-fight-against-vhl
#VHLCommunity #RareDisease
Sid Sadler, diagnosed with stage 2 #kidneycancer in 2024, knows the tension between fear and joy. Between scans, milestones with his daughter Parker, and everyday life, he’s learned growth can feel both beautiful and scary — and that’s okay. 🧡
https://www.kidneycancer.org/sid-sadler-fear/
Join us in welcoming Karin Kastrati as IKCC’s new European Projects Manager! She has been involved with IKCC since 2009, and we are thrilled that she is taking on this new responsibility. (1/4)
is a board member of the Working Group on Preventive and Integrative Oncology (AG PRiO) within the German Cancer Association, and is a member of the National Patient Research Council at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT). (3/4)
She is also the CEO of the Kidney Cancer Network Germany. (4/4)
📢 #KidneyCancer grant applications OPEN NOW!
Apply today and let's make the next research breakthrough together! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gVe0FR
On offer:
🌟 Trailblazer Award
🌟 Interdisciplinary Med Focus Award, w the Korek Fdn
🌟 Chromophobe RCC Focus Award, w @kidneycoa
It's Kidney Cancer Awareness Month! 🎉 This March, let’s #OrangeUp to honor loved ones, amplify stories, and inspire action.
How to get involved:
🫶 Make a donation
🎗️ Order a free orange ribbon
🧡 Wear your orange
🤳 Share photos on socials
http://kidneycancer.org/kcam2026
March is #KidneyCancerAwarenessMonth! 🧡
This year, our theme is #KnowledgeisPower, because understanding #KidneyCancer is the first step toward earlier detection, informed decisions, stronger advocacy, and better outcomes for patients and families.
Throughout March, we’ll be
Did you know?
Kidney cancer is often found by accident.
Kidney cancer is the 14th 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.
Join our mailing list
In the newsletter we highlight news about kidney cancer diagnosis and treatment, and other relevant discussions.