Meryl Uranga

KidneyCAN patient legislative advocate and community liaison. Our mission is accelerating cures.

[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

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Can’t join us in Boston? You can still be part of #KCRS26 -- for free!

Virtual registration is available for the 2026 Kidney Cancer Research Summit, bringing the latest conversations in #KidneyCancer research directly to you.

Register here: https://t.co/btv2A7XXTS

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[Dana-Farber Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology @DanaFarber_GU]

Out this week in @OncJournal: a perspective on clinical and translational #kidneycancer research, framed on projects presented at #KCRS. Just in time for this year's conference, which will be in Boston from July 23-24 (in-person and virtual)!

Link to the article in next tweet.

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Hey #kidneycancer researchers, got funding? Here's an option!

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.

The 2026 Steven A. Rosenberg Scholars Award provides $150,000 in research funding to support innovative translational research.

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

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and extend our appreciation to all who have served, as well as the families who carry their legacy forward.

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

TOMORROW! Join Triage Cancer’s webinar, Coping with Stress, for practical strategies to navigate uncertainty, manage difficult emotions, and build resilience.

There's still time to register! https://t.co/tq2eoYTZ6M

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[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

[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

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Missed our latest KidneyCAN Town Hall? The recording of “Family Matters: Parenting & Grandparenting with Advanced Kidney Cancer” is now available on our YouTube channel!

This thoughtful conversation explored how patients and caregivers navigate family life, communication, support, and uncertainty alongside treatment.

Watch here: https://t.co/wlGlcN8GaX

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Triage Cancer for a conversation on coping with stress and navigating uncertainty.

Learn practical ways to stay grounded, manage difficult emotions, and build resilience during challenging times. Save your spot! https://t.co/ls8t8rgCnl

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[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

#KidneyCancer comes with a lot of new terms. Learning key words and definitions can help you feel more confident in conversations with your care team and better understand your diagnosis and treatment options.

Explore more helpful resources in our Patient Resource Center: https://t.co/mbr23P9w3g

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Sometimes the most helpful step is simply talking to someone who understands. First Steps is a space to connect with others navigating a recent #KidneyCancer diagnosis.

Join us: https://t.co/rjWF420WTv

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[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Navigating treatment side effects is a critical part of living with #KidneyCancer.

In a recent episode of Hot Topics in Kidney Health from the National Kidney Foundation, KidneyCAN patient advocate Andrew Allers share insights on managing side effects, recognizing warning signs, and making informed decisions about care.

Listen here! https://t.co/kuyXAG13Ul

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Getting a second opinion is a common step after a #KidneyCancer diagnosis. It can provide additional perspective, confirm a treatment plan, or introduce new options, helping you feel more confident in your care decisions.

Learn more: https://t.co/ptiOBSfmRF

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[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

#KCRS26 is built for meaningful scientific exchanges. We keep it deliberately focused, in one room with the world's leading kidney cancer researchers.

Present your work to a global audience of researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders committed to advancing #KidneyCancer research.

Apply by May 4: https://t.co/xUznBdxYU3

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

A #KidneyCancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join First Steps, a free virtual community social for newly diagnosed patients and caregivers. Connect, ask questions, and hear from others who understand.

🗓 May 13 | ⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM ET

Register here: https://t.co/T14Fh9EHGB

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Understanding tumor traits, like histology, grade, and stage, can help make sense of a #KidneyCancer diagnosis and guide treatment decisions.

Learn more and explore additional resources in our Patient Resource Center: https://t.co/ptiOBSfmRF

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

The deadline to submit abstracts for #KCRS26 is Monday, May 4, 2026. Don’t miss the opportunity to present your work at a meeting dedicated entirely to #KidneyCancer research!

Submit today: https://t.co/eb9m2aPvM3

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Experiences like this are why Advocacy Days matter: bringing stories, clarity, and purpose directly to the people shaping research funding decisions.

Follow along with our advocacy efforts: https://t.co/5QcL8cTjif

#AcceleratingCures

[KidneyCAN @kidneycan]

Finding the right words isn’t easy.

Sometimes it’s the simplest phrases that help children feel safe, informed, and supported. At today's 2 pm Town Hall, we’ll share real language families use when talking about cancer.

Join us this afternoon: https://t.co/NIbxDaJ6EA

#AcceleratingCures