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Alan Speight Prof Wah – Image Guided Kidney Cancer Ablation
Alan Speight has Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, a rare inherited genetic condition which causes abnormal growth of blood vessels. VHL is caused by a genetic... Read More
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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Britain lagging behind Europe in diagnosing and treating cancer, report finds
The UK is trailing behind other European countries when it comes to diagnosing and treating... Read More
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.
Latest Video
See all VideosThe Anchor Legacy, Scotland
Stuart Scot lost his battle with kidney cancer in 2016. Wife Lynda and daughters Gail and Leigh talk about Stuart and how they will honor his memory through The Anchor Legacy they have set up.
Events News
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2017 Kidney Cancer Information Days
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding our annual Kidney Cancer Information Days in five locations across England, Scotland and Wales in... Read More
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Update on the Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Challenge 2017
Kidney Cancer Scotland had a great meeting with the Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Challenge 2017 (#Glas2Ed2017) organisers this week and it’s really picking up pace.... Read More
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!
Donate in Memory
In Memory
By setting up a Tribute Page, you, your family and friends can celebrate the life of a loved one and offer the opportunity to donate in their name.
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Work With Us
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.