Kidney Cancer UK
Archive of our news
Rick Wakeman – Life on Mars
Rick Wakeman gave us this specail gift as part of our 2020 #Saturdaybuskers slot, he is a true music legend. In 1971... Read More
3rd time on the kidney cancer rollercoaster
This is my second blog but my third time on the ‘kidney cancer rollercoaster’. Previously I shared my experience of how I... Read More
Leeds cancer nurse wins inaugural Melinda Whale Memorial Award 2019
A Leeds nurse was the first to receive a high-profile award recognising her dedication, care and unwavering support for kidney cancer patients.... Read More
Home thoughts from abroad in lockdown
Allan Richardson is four years into his kidney cancer journey having had a radical nephrectomy in May 2016; Stage 1 grade 3... Read More
Sean Harkin wishes to empower other patients
Well here we are, back in 2015; A New Year, a new start. So, what’s my resolutions going to be this year?... Read More
Elle, Braves the Shave on the 1st June
Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this post. Let’s start with a little introduction. My name is Elle, I... Read More
Virtual Walk For A Cure 2020
For Walk for A Cure 2020 we were encouraging people to join us in taking on the Jurassic Coast Challenge sadly, due... Read More
The impact of COVID-19 on kidney cancer patients
Results from our two surveys on the effects of COVID-19 on UK kidney cancer patients
Survey – Can a scan tell if a lump in the kidney is cancer or not?
We are hosting this survey on behalf of our Trustee and Senior lecturer in renal cancer surgery and honorary consultant urological surgeon... Read More
Team Riddell take on the Jurassic Coast
10 days between diagnosis and operation to then 8 days later signing up to the Jurassic Coast Challenge! Determined and focused kidney... Read More
Coffee, cake & chat
Join us and other kidney cancer patients for a online get together.
Kidney Cancer Awareness Week 3-7 February 2020
and read the results of our Patient Survey
Living With Kidney Cancer Days 2020
Check the dates for our free Living With Kidney Cancer days for 2020.
Meetings with Jo Churchill MP & Cally Palmer
Today our Health Professional Lead, Lucy, attended – along with many other leading cancer charities – the Cancer Charities round table meeting... Read More
Help and support when I needed it
I was diagnosed with the rare kidney cancer condition, ‘von hippel lindau syndrome’ (VHL), in 2015 and the support I received from... Read More
Run the London Marathon 2020 for Kidney Cancer UK
The Virgin Money London Marathon is the most iconic marathon in the world. It attracts runners of all abilities who love the... Read More
SMC Recommend nivolumab + ipilimumab for 1st line Rcc
By: Maureen Johnson – RGN, BSc (hons) Physiology Kidney Cancer Scotland and Northern Ireland Health Professional Kidney Cancer Scotland are delighted with... Read More
NICE: Shared decision making
Author: Susanna Smith; BSc (Hons) Nursing and MSc Public Health Kidney Cancer UK Health Professional I recently had the privilege of attending... Read More
4 year old Nancy smashes the Rookie Run
Nancy ‘Noodle’ Pitt completed her mud run on 19th May and had an incredible time, as you will see by the photos.... Read More
Nancy ‘Noodles’ takes on Nuclear Races Rookie Rush
Four -year-old Nancy Kirste Pitt, nick-name ‘Noodles’, is having a huge adventure and joining the Nuclear Races Rookie Rush on Sunday 19th... Read More
How we work with N.I.C.E
How Kidney Cancer UK works with N.I.C.E to bring new drugs treatments to patients Author; Lucy Willingale Bsc (Hons) Oncology and Radiotherapy... Read More
Survey -Developing a tool to personalise treatment in small kidney tumours
If you are taking this survey on a mobile device, please CLICK HERE. Create your own user feedback survey
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.
