Kidney Cancer Scotland
3rd time on the kidney cancer rollercoaster
This is my second blog but my third time on the ‘kidney cancer rollercoaster’. Previously I shared my experience of how I... Read More
Home thoughts from abroad in lockdown
Allan Richardson is four years into his kidney cancer journey having had a radical nephrectomy in May 2016; Stage 1 grade 3... Read More
Sean Harkin wishes to empower other patients
Well here we are, back in 2015; A New Year, a new start. So, what’s my resolutions going to be this year?... Read More
Elle, Braves the Shave on the 1st June
Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this post. Let’s start with a little introduction. My name is Elle, I... Read More
Support Gillian in her SAS Endurance Challenge
My name is Gillian and I have signed up to do ‘The Fan Dance‘ on the 16th January 2021 for Kidney Cancer... Read More
NHS: Hate it, love it, take it or leave it!
Catia Pontes-Kicks was diagnosed with kidney cancer and is recovering from the full removal of her left kidney. She is also recovering... Read More
Team Riddell take on the Jurassic Coast
10 days between diagnosis and operation to then 8 days later signing up to the Jurassic Coast Challenge! Determined and focused kidney... Read More
Butterfly Boxes rise to support Kidney Cancer Patients
Following her own personal experiences of kidney cancer, our Community Champion, Mary Stopher is bringing brightness to other patients through butterfly boxes.... Read More
From Patient to Marathon Man
Well where do I start; at the beginning I suppose would be a good point. So, in May 2018, I went to... Read More
Team Trilbs & The #TeamKCUK Runner
‘Where to start? I don’t have, but I am someone like many, living with kidney cancer. I first came across it in... Read More
Kidney Cancer UK In Wales
October was an exciting time for Kidney Cancer UK in South Wales. On the evening of Thursday 17th of October we were... Read More
Nutrition in kidney cancer patients
While diet and exercise are a growing concern being addressed in all malignancies, its focus in kidney cancer is still lacking, according... Read More
Meetings with Jo Churchill MP & Cally Palmer
Today our Health Professional Lead, Lucy, attended – along with many other leading cancer charities – the Cancer Charities round table meeting... Read More
Help and support when I needed it
I was diagnosed with the rare kidney cancer condition, ‘von hippel lindau syndrome’ (VHL), in 2015 and the support I received from... Read More
Stewy USA Bikeride for Kidney Cancer
You will be redirected to Stewy’s personal blog of his bike ride across America in support of kidney cancer patients. If you... Read More
The SMC; how they work and how we work with them
Kidney Cancer Scotland Health Professional, Maureen (Mo) Johnson (below), recently attended the Scottish Medicine Consortium (SMC) Patient Group Partners Meeting in Glasgow.... Read More
Finding the light at the end of the tunnel
by Emma Clark, guest blogger Grieving is not only synonymous with death, but with loss generally. My understandings of, and experience with,... Read More
Coughing fits from Benidorm trips?
My kidney cancer journey by Duncan McGhee. In September 2014 I had a great weekend in Benidorm with friends though one evening... Read More
Why Do I Volunteer
By Emma Clark I have chosen to volunteer with Kidney Cancer Scotland for several reasons.I believe volunteering reflects who you are and... Read More
SMC Recommend nivolumab + ipilimumab for 1st line Rcc
By: Maureen Johnson – RGN, BSc (hons) Physiology Kidney Cancer Scotland and Northern Ireland Health Professional Kidney Cancer Scotland are delighted with... Read More
Why do I volunteer?
By Emma Clark I have chosen to volunteer with Kidney Cancer Scotland for several reasons. I believe volunteering reflects who you are... Read More
Begg and Co. conquer Goatfell
The date? 6th of April. The challenge? To climb the highest peak on the Isle of Arran. The team? Unstoppable. On a... Read More
NICE: Shared decision making
Author: Susanna Smith; BSc (Hons) Nursing and MSc Public Health Kidney Cancer UK Health Professional I recently had the privilege of attending... Read More
4 year old Nancy smashes the Rookie Run
Nancy ‘Noodle’ Pitt completed her mud run on 19th May and had an incredible time, as you will see by the photos.... Read More
