Robot Assisted Surgery in kidney cancer
Neil Barber, Consultant Urological Surgeon talks about how Robot Assisted Surgery (RAS) is used in treating kidney cancer. Mr Barber is a Consultant Urological Surgeon... Read More
Patient DaysWe are delighted to announce that we will be holding our annual Kidney Cancer Information Days in five locations across England, Scotland and Wales in 2017.
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Clinical TrialsEvery year, more than half a million people help the NHS improve healthcare and develop life-saving treatments by taking part in clinical trials.
Website FeaturesOur new and exclusive Kidney Cancer Patient Pathway, designed to help and inform you on your kidney cancer journey. You will find in depth information, videos and printable sheet for you to take to any appointments which may help in various ways; a reminder to ask questions, understand some of the 'jargon' or as a comfort.
Patient Support
Recently Diagnosed
If you, a loved one or a friend has recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer, you probably have a lot of questions about testing, treatments, side effects, clinical trials and other medical issues. We will support you on each step of your journey.
About Kidney Cancer
Find out about kidney cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Literature and Factsheets
This section of the website will give you a wealth of information about kidney cancer including award winning ‘Understanding Kidney Cancer’ booklet.
Visit our Kidney Cancer Forum
This is a forum for kidney cancer patients, carers, their families and friends. Here you have can share your experience of kidney cancer and ask for advice or support from those in a similar position. You may also ask a question for our faculty of specialist kidney cancer nurses to answer –directly to you.
Kidney Cancer Careline
Case Studies
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Vaccine for Renal Cancer Passes Early Test
A vaccine against metastatic renal cell carcinoma appears to have some activity in patients who receive engineered autologous dendritic cell infusions, researchers reported here at the International Kidney Cancer Symposium.
Kidney Cancer Careline
If you are newly diagnosed, a kidney cancer patient, a family member or friend of someone with kidney cancer our Careline is here to support you. The service is free and confidential and you will talk to a professional who is there to help.
We are here to listen, inform & support.
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See all VideosTom Whittle, House of Lords 2017
Part of the Cusco2Cusco team, Tom Whittle gave an after dinner speech about his and team mates, Chris and Leo’s adventure as they cycled the length of South America over nine months raising £15,000 for Kidney Cancer UK.
Events News
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West Highland Way 96 miles in 3 days
Following the loss of her dad to kidney cancer, Gail Robertson, with the support of her mum and sister, decided to walk The West Highland Way
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From kidney cancer patient to top healthy eating blogger
Read how at 29, Linzi Atkinson's life was turned upside down by kidney cancer and then given a new direction as health food blogger LinziLoves.com.
Fundraising & Events
Would you like to run a marathon, a half-marathon, a 5k fun run or maybe you like to do Mud Running or Cycling? There are hundreds of ways to help us support kidney cancer patients a cross England, Scotland and Wales and the one thing they have in common is they have to be fun!
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Working for the Kidney Cancer UK is a rewarding and positive experience.
We recognise the difference that people can make. Working as part of a tight knit team where everyone works to the top of their ability, we will help you develop your career to ensure we maintain the highest standard of support for kidney cancer patients, carers and their family across the UK throughout their kidney cancer journey.