Kidney Cancer Association

Kidney Cancer Association The KCA is a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients + caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education.

The Kidney Cancer Association was founded in 1990 by Eugene P. Schonfeld and a small group of patients and doctors in Chicago, Illinois and has grown into an international non-profit organization. The KCA promotes scientific advances through two annual research symposiums and a robust grant program, participates in legislative advocacy, and seeks to be a source of education and resources for patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by kidney cancer.

In support of , join the global conversation around kidney cancer and emotional wellbeing. 🧡Register for the Global Pat...
06/03/2026

In support of , join the global conversation around kidney cancer and emotional wellbeing. 🧡

Register for the Global Patient & Carer Symposium taking place online on June 18 at 2pm CEST, where expert panelists will discuss the emotional impact of living with kidney cancer and the importance of support, connection, and open conversations. Hosted by our partners at the International Kidney Cancer Coalition.

Patients, caregivers, partners, and community members are all invited to attend. Registration is open and free: worldkidneycancerday.org

Join us in Jefferson, Louisiana on June 13 for Coffee and Kidney Cancer with Ochsner Health! ☕This free, in-person patie...
06/02/2026

Join us in Jefferson, Louisiana on June 13 for Coffee and Kidney Cancer with Ochsner Health! ☕

This free, in-person patient education event brings together leading kidney cancer experts to discuss everything from survivorship and localized disease to advanced and metastatic kidney cancer.

You'll hear from specialists about:
🧡 Innovative treatment options
🔬 Clinical trials
💬 Supportive care and survivorship
🤝 Resources for patients and caregivers

Whether newly diagnosed, living with kidney cancer, or supporting a loved one, this is an opportunity to learn, connect, and ask questions in a welcoming environment.
Register here: kidneycancer.org/event/in-person-patient-education-event-with-ochsner-health

One of the most fun parts of attending ASCO is the opportunity to connect with some of the organizations we work with al...
06/02/2026

One of the most fun parts of attending ASCO is the opportunity to connect with some of the organizations we work with all the time to collaborate and brainstorm and bring you wonderful education and resource programs!

American Society of Clinical Oncology IKCC Imerman Angels OncoAlert Cancer Support Community The Ohio State University Duke University UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Cancer and Careers Patient Empowerment Network Young Adult Survivors United - YASU

Closing out Season 5 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered with a deep dive into Men’s Mental Health. Masculinity and cancer can b...
06/02/2026

Closing out Season 5 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered with a deep dive into Men’s Mental Health. Masculinity and cancer can be a complicated mix, but emotional well-being isn't a gendered concept, it’s a human one.

Dennis Heffern and Marc Olivares join us to break down:
✨ Why "pushing through" can work against your healing
✨ Using a "strengths-based approach" to find your way back up
✨ How loved ones can better understand the unique way men express distress

If there is a man in your life who needs to hear this, send it to them.

Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite app! shows.acast.com/kidney-cancer-unfiltered/episodes

$142,000 raised and we’re still going strong 🧡What started as an $81K goal has grown into something even bigger thanks t...
06/01/2026

$142,000 raised and we’re still going strong 🧡

What started as an $81K goal has grown into something even bigger thanks to this incredible community. With 21 teams and 169 participants showing up, moving with purpose, and making their 81 count, we’re officially setting our sights on the next milestone: $162K!!

Every walk, every mile, every minute, every share has helped bring us here. And with World Kidney Cancer Day on June 18 getting closer, there’s still time to be part of it.

Keep going if you’ve already started your 81. And if you haven’t yet, this is your sign to jump in.

👉 Register for the KCA Challenge at the link in bio
👉 Tag someone to join you!

"There is always hope... I believe I am living proof."When Monica Sullivan was diagnosed with stage 4 chromophobe renal ...
06/01/2026

"There is always hope... I believe I am living proof."

When Monica Sullivan was diagnosed with stage 4 chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, she faced a daunting road ahead. But by listening to her body, seeking multiple opinions, and advocating for her care, she found the life-saving surgery she needed.

Today, Monica is celebrating No Evidence of Disease (NED) and focusing on what brings her joy: her three kids, her community, and competing as Elite Ms. Arizona Petite 2026 this summer! 👑

Read Monica’s inspiring story on our blog: kidneycancer.org/monica-sullivan/

05/29/2026

Have you listened to the latest Kidney Cancer Unfiltered podcast episode yet? 🎙️🧡

This week, our host, Annamaria, sat down with Ritchie Johnson, founder of the Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, to talk about grief and advocacy.

🎧 Listen on any major podcast platform or watch the episode on YouTube, and let us know in the comments if this conversation resonated with you.

Your 81 can start today!Whether it’s miles, minutes, reps, or something completely your own, there’s still time to join ...
05/28/2026

Your 81 can start today!

Whether it’s miles, minutes, reps, or something completely your own, there’s still time to join the KCA Challenge and make an impact.

No perfect plan needed. Just start where you are.

👉 Register for the 2026 KCA Challenge: 81K Strong now at https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026challenge
👉 Tag a friend to join you too

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