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Pembrolizumab recommended as an adjuvant therapy for RCC across UK

Pembrolizumab recommended as an adjuvant therapy for RCC across UK

The Scottish Medical Consortium have recommended Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a monotherapy which is indicated for ...
Every Penny Counts

Every Penny Counts

Like everyone we have faced much adversity over the last 6 months. As a charity our team have shown incredible ...
SMC approves combination therapy for patients in Scotland

SMC approves combination therapy for patients in Scotland

Kidney Cancer Scotland add their voice to those praising the Scottish Medicine Consortium's (SMC) approval of the ...
Virtual KiltWalk 2020

Virtual KiltWalk 2020

After reviewing the latest pandemic updates and seeking official Government advice, the Kiltwalk have made the ...
Support Gillian in her SAS Endurance Challenge

Support Gillian in her SAS Endurance Challenge

My name is Gillian and I have signed up to do 'The Fan Dance' on the 16th January 2021 for Kidney Cancer ...
KiltWalk 2020

KiltWalk 2020

We are delighted to be participating in the Kiltwalk fundraising events in Scotland throughout 2020 Dundee Sunday ...
SMC Approve lenvatinib for kidney cancer

SMC Approve lenvatinib for kidney cancer

Lenvatinib, a  drug for treating kidney cancer, was among five new medications approved by the Scottish Medicines ...
Glasgow student develops model kidney that could help train cancer surgeons

Glasgow student develops model kidney that could help train cancer surgeons

The 3D model 'looks and feels' like a real kidney. A student has used 3D printing technology to create a model of ...
The SMC; how they work and how we work with them

The SMC; how they work and how we work with them

Kidney Cancer Scotland Health Professional, Maureen (Mo) Johnson (below), recently attended the Scottish Medicine ...
Kidney Cancer Scotland Patient & Carer Survey

Kidney Cancer Scotland Patient & Carer Survey

Please only take this survey if you are based in Scotland. If you are taking this survey on a phone or tablet, ...
Why Do I Volunteer

Why Do I Volunteer

By Emma Clark I have chosen to volunteer with Kidney Cancer Scotland for several reasons.I believe volunteering ...
SMC Recommend nivolumab + ipilimumab for 1st line Rcc

SMC Recommend nivolumab + ipilimumab for 1st line Rcc

By: Maureen Johnson - RGN, BSc (hons) Physiology Kidney Cancer Scotland and Northern Ireland Health ...