Kidney Cancer Association

10/10/2026

Today is . 🫶

There’s a lot to navigate with beyond appointments, scans, and treatment. The emotional side of a diagnosis, and everything that comes with it, matters too.

Today, we’re highlighting a few resources and stories from our community for anyone who might need them:

🧡 Survivorship resources:
www.kidneycancer.org/living-with-kidney-cancer/survivorship/

💪 Life After a Nephrectomy:
www.kidneycancer.org/life-after-a-nephrectomy/

💬 Sid Sadler’s story:
www.kidneycancer.org/sid-sadler/

🎧 Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being podcast playlist:
www.kidneycancer.org/podcast-playlists-mental-health-emotional-well-being/

Whether you’re a patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one, wherever you are emotionally today is worth making space for.

10/09/2026

Your experience with kidney cancer matters.

The International Kidney Cancer Coalition has launched its 2026–2027 Global Patient Survey on kidney cancer. We’re proud to partner for this effort!

Whether you're a patient, survivor, or caregiver, your experiences help to shape the future of kidney cancer education, support, and advocacy worldwide. Make your voice heard: bit.ly/IKCC_Kidney_Cancer_Global_Survey

🌎 Available in 18 languages
⏱️ Takes 15 minutes
📅 Open through November 20

10/09/2026

KCA's podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, is BACK for Season 6!!!

Starting Tuesday, October 13, we’re bringing you five new episodes featuring real experiences and voices from across the kidney cancer community. 🧡🎙️

A new episode drops every Tuesday morning, available wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧 Catch up on past episodes now and get ready to join us for Season 6!

shows.acast.com/kidney-cancer-unfiltered

10/08/2026

When you're a young adult, being diagnosed with kidney cancer can make you feel like your life has been put on pause while everyone else's keeps moving.

Maybe your friends are planning weddings, buying homes, growing their families, or building their careers — while you're navigating appointments, scans, and decisions you never expected to make.

Our Young Adults playlist features podcast episodes with people who understand what it's like to face kidney cancer at a younger age. We hope these stories remind you that you're not alone and that there is a community here for you.

Listen to episodes here: kidneycancer.org/podcast-playlists-young-adults/

10/06/2026

“My brother may have cancer but cancer doesn’t have him!” 🧡

Esiquio Alvarado Jr. is living with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma. A father of four, grandfather of one, and one of eight siblings, he is surrounded by a family who loves and supports him. His sister recently shared his story on the KCA Honor Wall and what KCA resources have meant to her:

“With resources Kidney Cancer Association provides I am able to educate myself in understanding the disease... We will continue to fight.”

The KCA Honor Wall is a place to recognize, remember, and celebrate those impacted by kidney cancer. Share your story: www.kidneycancer.org/honor-wall

10/05/2026

One more reminder: Healing Through Writing starts tomorrow @ 7pm ET on Zoom.

This free workshop with Elephants and Tea + oncology social worker Kayla Fulginiti, LCSW, OSW-C, is a low-pressure way to explore what writing can offer during and after a cancer journey. 🫶

If you've had it on your list, tonight's your last chance to grab a spot: https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/healing-through-writing-workshop/

10/04/2026

🗞️ Our monthly newsletter is out with a fresh issue tomorrow! We're covering the new season of our Kidney Cancer Unfiltered podcast, research participation opportunities, upcoming events, and more! Sign up for all the details 👉 https://bit.ly/4rSCxCr

The KCA sends out the "Unstoppable Together" newsletter at the begining of each month. You'll find the latest information about our programs and events as well as what's new in research and personal stories from people impacted by kidney cancer.

10/02/2026

Grief, fear, hope, anger — a kidney cancer diagnosis brings up a lot, and not all of it is easy to say out loud.

On October 6th, oncology social worker Kayla Fulginiti, LCSW, OSW-C, is leading Healing Through Writing, a free virtual workshop hosted with Elephants and Tea, exploring how putting words on paper can help process it all.

Everyone is welcome, no writing experience necessary. Sign up here: https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/healing-through-writing-workshop/

10/01/2026

Big thanks to Oak Forest Elementary School for participating in to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September! 🧡

Your colorful messages of hope shine bright! Thanks for showing everyone that supporting each other is the best way to show our love and friendship through all the ups and downs of life.

09/30/2026

Save the date! The KCA is partnering with Fox Chase Cancer Center for a free educational event happening October 30th in Philadelphia, PA.

It's a day made for you, whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, or someone trying to make sense of a new diagnosis. There will be time to learn from experts, ask questions, and connect with others who understand what you're going through, followed by a reception.

Who will be there?! 🧡

Register here: kidneycancer.org/event/empowering-you-a-kidney-cancer-education-event-2/