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Kidney Cancer Awareness Week 4-8 February 2019
Click for more information our national awareness week and join our 'Plant a Seed For Research' campaign.
Living With Kidney Cancer days
Check the dates for our Living With Kidney Cancer days for 2019.
Patient Survey Results Autumn 2018
Almost half of kidney cancer patients suffer initial misdiagnosis. Read the results from our Patient survey, Autumn 2018.
Incidental CT scan turns Emma’s world on its head.
Emma Campbell went to her GP with an ache in her rib cage and a CT scan discovers a 4cm tumour on... Read More
Research into national kidney cancer screening programme
Mr Grant Stewart, talks about his research project, being part funded by Kidney Cancer UK, into a national screening programme for kidney cancer and his teams progress
Kidney Cancer Patient Survey 2018
Kidney Cancer UK and Kidney Cancer Scotland are proud to present our fifth annual kidney cancer survey which focuses exclusively on patients in the United Kingdom.
Sugar Less September
Sugar Less September is a great opportunity to raise funds and to help yourself and your friends consume less sugar. Take on the challenge to reduce your sugar intake, become healthier and help kidney cancer patients.
Be Clear on Cancer
Kidney Cancer UK are proud to be partnering with Public Health England on their 2018 Be Clear on Cancer campaign which calls for people to “tell their doctor” if they notice blood in their pee.
L’Étape Du Tour ride in Memory of father and grandmother
Kenneth Rogers, from Dunfermline, took on L’Étape Du Tour challenge after he lost his father to kidney cancer in 2017 and grandmother... Read More
Run in The London Marathon 2019
London Marathon 2019 have granted Kidney Cancer Scotland a ballot place for one lucky individual to run in the world famous race.... Read More
Mindfulness – A Virtual Walk
We are delighted to be able to present to you in conjunction with Ten for Zen, our exclusive Martin Stepek ‘Mindfulness –... Read More
Melinda Whale loses her battle with cancer
Nick Turkentine and everyone at Kidney Cancer UK are deeply saddened at the news that Melinda Whale has lost her courageous fight... Read More
Kidney Cancer UK Presents Survey at IKCC2018
Kidney Cancer UK were delighted to be invited to the IKCC 2018 Conference in Mexico City to present our UK Patient Survey. Here is Lucy's blog report on the event
Welding World Awards 2018 raises over £10,000
Kidney Cancer UK were delighted to be the beneficiary of the The Welding World Awards 2018 Gala dinner on Wednesday 11th April. Alice... Read More
Thank you for all your support in #KCAW2018
Thank you for your incredible support of Kidney Cancer Awareness Week 2018. Find out when next years Kidney Cancer Awareness Week 2019 is and download your free wallpaper here.
Kidney Cancer UK 2018 Survey Results
Kidney 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.
Help us with your unloved gifts
Did you receive any unloved gifts for Christmas? If so, why not give them to a good cause and send them to... Read More
Simon Smith – My Kidney Cancer Misdiagnosis
Simon Smith presented with the classic symptoms of kidney cancer but was misdiagnosis with kidney stones for over three vital months.
Linzi Atkinson – Dealing with kidney cancer surgey at a young age
29 year old Linzi Atkinson was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2017. She has had her kidney removed and is living a healthy life following open surgery.
Kidney Cancer Awareness Week 5-9 February 2018
Kidney Cancer UK and Kidney Cancer Scotland are pleased to announce that Monday 5th to the Friday 9th February will be Kidney Cancer Awareness Week 2018 across the United Kingdom, #KCAW2018, culminating in 'Green Friday' on 9th February.
Linziloves.com Loaded Potato Skins Recipe
Linzi Atkinson, a kidney cancer survivor and healthy food blogger at Linziloves.com, shares her recipe for loaded potato skin, a delicious healthy... Read More
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
Linzi Atkinson – Kidney Cancer Information Day Presentation
Linzi Atkinson, 29, was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May 2017 and underwent open surgery to have her kidney removed. During her recover she found herself wanting to eat healthy food to help her body recover.
Liz Bradly, Specialist Dietitian – Nutrition with Kidney Cancer
Liz Bradly, Specialist Dietitian very kindly filmed her presentation on ‘Nutrition with Kidney Cancer’. We have it available as the full presentation and... Read More