Kidney Cancer UK
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
Nivolumab Dosing Schedules Approved for Europe
A 4-week dosing schedule for nivolumab (Opdivo) has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma... Read More
KiltWalk 2018
We are delighted to be participating in the Kiltwalk fundraising events in Scotland. Charities participating in the events will see their fundraising... Read More
Grease 40th Anniversary Movie Night
We are delighted to share with you details of our 40th Anniversary celebration of Grease. Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary... 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
Identifying how to treat kidney cancer, Prof David Harrison
Dr David Harrison’s presentation on how to treat kidney cancer between diagnosis and its conclusion.
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
Dorothy MacMillan has kidney cancer and talks about how she copes with the good days and the bad days and some of the side effects of the medication.
Donald Marshall – A Kidney Cancer Survivor’s Story
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 showed no real signs of kidney cancer. When she went to her doctor with a totally unrelated minor ailment she could not believe the news she eventually got.
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.
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
My Kidney Cancer Journey – Mary Dawson
A Patient’s Story. In her own words, Mary Dawson kindly shares her kidney cancer journey with us.
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