Hollyann Prince – Living with the consequences of a misdiagnosis
Hollyann Prince was just 23 when her health took a turn which led to a misdiagnosis and subsequently a delayed diagnosis of kidney cancer of... Read More
UncategorisedKidney Cancer UK and Kidney Cancer Scotland have launched the UK's first dedicated Kidney Cancer Counselling Service available.
Patient DaysWe are delighted to announce our 2018 Living With Kidney Cancer days.
EventsJoin us in our annual Walk For A Cure fundraising event and help support patients across the UK .
Kidney Cancer UK NewsKidney Cancer UK has released the results of its Kidney Cancer Survey 2018 which reveals 51 per cent of patients are diagnosed through scans unrelated to the disease amongst its findings.
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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.
Facebook Kidney Cancer Support Group
Our Facebook Kidney Cancer Support Group is a forum for kidney cancer patients, carers, their families and friends. There you have can share your experience of kidney cancer and ask for advice or support from those in a similar position. this is a closed Facebook page which means you will have to apply to join. This is very simple and all is required is for you to answer all three questions to join. If you do not answer the questions you will not be accepted for the group.
You may also ask a question for our faculty of specialist kidney cancer nurses to answer –directly to you.
Kidney Cancer Careline
Join Our Mailing List
If you would like to join our mailing list to keep in touch with what is happening at Kidney Cancer UK and Kidney Cancer Scotland, you can join our mailing list here. Also, if you are on our mailing list and want to be removed, you can also do that here too.
Case Studies
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Cabozantinib Effective in Real-World Analysis for Relapsed Mrcc
Cabozantinib is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with relapsed renal cell carcinoma... 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
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Simon Smith presented with the classic symptoms of kidney cancer to his doctor, specialist and A&E and was delayed treatment through misdiagnosis of kidney stones for over three vital months.
Events News
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KiltWalk 2018
We are delighted to be participating in the Kiltwalk fundraising events in Scotland. Charities participating in the events will see their fundraising topped up to... Read More
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Kidney Cancer UK represents patients at NICE appraisals
On the 10th May 2018 the National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) appraised two different drug treatments in two meetings. The first for nivolumab... 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!
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You can order your free copy of our award winning ‘Understanding Kidney Cancer’ HERE or download as a PDF to read later HERE or click the image above or here to read online now.
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.