IKCC Kidney Cancer

International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) is the only global collaboration of patient groups working to reduce the burden of kidney cancer.

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

#WorldKidneyCancerDay is coming up on June 18!

This year’s theme, “Kidney Cancer and Emotional Wellbeing,” shines a light on the emotional challenges that often come with a #KidneyCancer diagnosis—anxiety, uncertainty, isolation, and worries about the future.

In the 2025 Global Patient Survey, 85% of kidney cancer patients reported experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges, yet many never discuss them with loved ones or their care teams.

This World Kidney Cancer Day, we’re helping raise awareness and encouraging more open conversations about emotional health, support, and resilience within the kidney cancer community.

#AcceleratingCures

[OncoAlert @OncoAlert]

Dear Colleagues at #ASCO26

A pleasure to present Ms. Dena Battle🇺🇸 of @kcCURE who presented at #IKCSEU26 "Provider Perceptions of Cure in Renal Cell Cancer" RCC specialists demonstrate notable hesitancy in using the term “cure,” even in clinical contexts where long-term outcomes may justify it. This reluctance reflects not only clinical uncertainty but also parallels similar reservations among patients. The absence of a standardized definition contributes to inconsistent communication, potentially affecting expectations and decision-making. Establishing clearer, consensus-driven terminology around “cure” in RCC could enhance transparency, improve physician–patient alignment, and support more informed shared decision-making. Addressing this linguistic and conceptual gap may ultimately strengthen trust and facilitate more meaningful discussions about prognosis and treatment goals in renal cell carcinoma care. #KidneyCancer

@KidneyCancer
Jean-Christophe Bernhard @univbordeaux
@AlbigesL
@gustaveroussy
@TiansterZhang
@Dr_SabyGeorge
@ZakhariaYousef
@ERPlimackMD
@Ric_Campi
@DrIacovelli
@RebuzziSara
@weoncologists
@GEVaughan1
@salvolarosa
@DrYukselUrun #KidneyCancer
@daniyal_jafree
@EJonasch
@IKCCorg
@sophiemerrick1
@BarbaraJereczek
@ESTRO_RT
@ZakhariaYousef
@kuraoncology
@Selcuk__Erdem
@drulkav
@RCCadvocate

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

@ASCO

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

Check the content of the poster presented yesterday at #ASCO26 by Dr Eric Jonasch, Chair of IKCC, about "Emotional health concerns due to kidney cancer (KC) and unmet needs in patient support: Results from the IKCC Global Patient Survey”. https://t.co/joycSucUN3 #KidneyCancer

[Kidney Cancer @KidneyCancer]

🔮 A peek into the future of kidney cancer research at the #ASCO26 poster session, happening now. Happy to see some of our friends there!

[Kidney Cancer @KidneyCancer]

This #WorldKidneyCancerDay, we’re shining a light on emotional wellbeing and encouraging patients, families, and healthcare teams to talk more openly about the emotional impact of kidney cancer. 🧡

Find these resources and more: https://t.co/BXwTEEfY3f + https://t.co/DCzfZcYWnd

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

During the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, learn more about the project on our website: https://t.co/AQvunMQuau #EWAC2026 (3/3)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

We're proud to contribute to the COMFORT consortium (COMputational Models FOR patienT stratification in urologic cancers), which is dedicated to improving urologic cancer care with artificial intelligence solutions. (1/3)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

This four-year project, funded by the European Commission Horizon Europe, aims to enhance cancer care through data-driven decision support systems for kidney and prostate cancer. (2/3)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

Share your feedback on #WorldKidneyDay. We’re proud to support them and look forward to World Kidney Day 2027!

[World Kidney Day @worldkidneyday]

💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts on the #WorldKidneyDay 2026 campaign!
Tell us what you enjoyed most, what made an impact, and how we can continue improving future campaigns together.

Share your feedback by taking our short survey here 👉https://t.co/Nq47fVdoLF

#WorldKidneyDay #OurKidneysOurPlanet #KidneyHealthForAll

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

Share your feedback on #WorldKidneyDay at the link below. We’re proud to support them and look forward to World Kidney Day 2027!

[World Kidney Day @worldkidneyday]

💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts on the #WorldKidneyDay 2026 campaign!
Tell us what you enjoyed most, what made an impact, and how we can continue improving future campaigns together.

Share your feedback by taking our short survey here 👉https://t.co/Nq47fVdoLF

#WorldKidneyDay #OurKidneysOurPlanet #KidneyHealthForAll

[Cancer du rein CA @CancerduRein]

De nombreuses personnes atteintes d’un cancer du rein luttent en silence.
Certaines craignent d’être un fardeau pour leurs proches. D’autres ne savent pas comment exprimer ce qu’elles ressentent.
Apprenez-en plus! https://t.co/K96nko2Sok

[Kidney Cancer Canada @KidneyCancer_Ca]

Many people living with kidney cancer struggle silently.

Some fear burdening loved ones. Others do not know how to talk about what they are feeling.

Learn More!https://t.co/QcuAq8Gh1C

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Applications are now open for the AACR-Exelixis Renal Cell Carcinoma Research Fellowship!

This two-year, $130,000 fellowship supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows conducting renal cell carcinoma research across basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences.

Deadline: June 11
Learn more and apply: https://t.co/anHUz6nKE5

#AcceleratingCures

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

Read the 2025 GPS Highlights Report at: https://t.co/XmRd8AyWz0 #KidneyCancer (3/3)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease to advance kidney cancer care. Participating in a clinical trial can be a way to access a new or otherwise unavailable treatment. (1/3)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

However, according to the 4th Global Patient Survey, 62% of people were not asked by a healthcare professional to participate in a clinical trial. (2/3)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

and to help explain the geographical distribution of these cancer types, including their high incidence in central and eastern Europe.

Learn more on our website: https://t.co/98dzb08PSb #KidneyCancer #EWAC2026 (2/2)

[IKCC Kidney Cancer @IKCCorg]

At the start of #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, we wanted to share a post about the DISCERN Project. It is a five-year project of the European Commission Cancer Mission to understand the causes of renal (kidney), pancreatic, and colorectal cancer in Europe (1/2)

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Named in honor of immunotherapy pioneer Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, this award recognizes promising early career scientists whose work is helping move cancer immunotherapy forward. It provides $150,000 in research funding to support innovative translational research.

Submit a nomination: https://t.co/deHbvK9xnx
Deadline: June 12, 2026

#AcceleratingCures