Kidney Cancer UK
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... Read More
Recent developments and future clinical trials for advanced kidney cancer:
immunotherapy and drug combinations including cabozantinib and nivolumab. *You may find our Glossary of Terms useful when reading this article Good news:... Read More
SMC approve of nivolumab and cabozantinib
Statement from Kidney Cancer Scotland on the news of the SMC’s approval of nivolumab and cabozantinib for late stage kidney cancer patients... Read More
Art auction in aid of Kidney Cancer Scotland
Kidney Cancer Scotland is delighted and very grateful to be the beneficiaries of selected works at this art auction to be held... Read More
Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Challenge 2017
We are delighted to announce that the the annual Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Challenge 2017 will take place across the weekend of 8 & 9 October.... Read More
Scottish artist John Damari donates painting for auction
Scottish contemporary colourist and artist, John Damari, has very kindly donated an exceptional piece of his work to raise funds for Kidney... Read More
Video: Prof David Harrison, Identifying how to treat kidney cancer
Two part video of Prof David Harrison’s fascinating and entertaining presentation at our 2016 Kidney Cancer Patient Information Day in Edinburgh on... Read More
SMC say NO to nivolumab
Kidney Cancer Scotland call for reversal of SMC nivolumab ‘no’ rulingfor kidney cancer patients on NHS Kidney Cancer Scotland is calling for... Read More
Linda Johnson – My Snowdon Race, 2016
My name is Linda Johnson and this is the story of My Snowdon Race, 2016 which I ran for Kidney Cancer Scotland.... Read More
Dorothy MacMillan – My Cancer Journey Part 1 & 2
Dorothy MacMillan – My Cancer Journey Part 1 & 2 Dorothy MacMillan has kidney cancer and is a true survivor. In this... Read More
Donald Marshall – A Kidney Cancer Survivor’s Story
Donald Marshall Donald shares his kidney cancer journey with us and discusses his involvement in and the benefits of our Buddy Scheme.
Linda MacEwan – A Survivor’s Journey
Linda MacEwan – A Survivor’s Journey Hill runner, mountain rescue member and all round fitness enthusiast Linda MacEwan showed no real signs... Read More
Glasgow to Edinburgh Canal Challenge 2016
The Glasgow to Edinburgh Canal Challenge 2016 Kidney Cancer Scotland are delighted to be the beneficiary of the Glasgow to Edinburgh Canal... Read More
Christy Watson – My Experience in a Kidney Cancer Clinical Trial
Christy Watson, a kidney cancer survivor shares her experience of taking part in a kidney cancer clinical trial at our Kidney Cancer... Read More
Canoe Challenge Raises over £2,214
The annual Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Challenge 2015 raised over £2,214 for Kidney Cancer Scotland this year. Kidney Cancer Scotland is the... Read More
Scotland Kidney Cancer Information Day Presentations
Wednesday October 21, 2015 – Presentations available – Our Patient Information Days are designed to be relaxed and informal and will include... Read More
My Kidney Cancer Journey – Mary Dawson
A Patient’s Story Mary Dawson very kindly shared her kidney cancer journey with us. Thank you Mary.
Scottish patients own cells to be used in cancer treatment trial
A PIONEERING new treatment for cancer which uses patients own cells to attack the disease is being trialled in Scotland. Authorisation has... Read More
Kidney Cancer Scotland funds research into biomarkers for treatment of kidney cancer
Kidney Cancer Scotland is proud to announce it is funding an important kidney cancer research programme led by Dr Grant Stewart, with... Read More
3D tumour model will shed light on cancer
SCOTTISH scientists have developed a 3D simulation of a cancer tumour, which has shed light on how experts could help to slow... Read More
Scots cancer rates to ‘rise by third over 20 years’
THE number of cases of cancer in Scotland will increase by 33 per cent by 2027 amid warnings of a looming crisis... Read More
A record number of people are living longer after being diagnosed with cancer in Scotland.
Men diagnosed with the disease between 2007 and 2011 had a 48% chance of surviving for up to five years, compared to... Read More
Bladder and Kidney Cancer Trials Regional Meetings
National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Renal Cell Carcinoma and Bladder Clinical Studies Groups are organising combined kidney and bladder cancer NCRI trials... Read More