Kidney Cancer Canada

The Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada (KCRNC) consensus has been updated for the management of advanced kidney cancer. View updated consensus on this link: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//CUA-guidelines-Manageme

NAVIGATING THROUGH A KIDNEY CANCER DIAGNOSIS - Tips from a Uro-Oncologist and Patient Advocate Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/233830253770605328 When you receive a kidney cancer diagnosis and throughout your care pathway, you will need to discuss and make decisions about your treatment options. This can be overwhelming for you and your caregiver.... Dr. Michael Leveridge, Uro-Oncolgist and Deb Maskens, Patient Advocate, will help you navigate through a kidney cancer diagnosis and talk about clinical trials, seeking a second opinion and give you tips on being an active participant in your care to determine what is right for you. Join us Tuesday, April 27 at 7 pm EDT. #kidneycancer

Thank you Karen for helping Kidney Cancer Canada help patients across Canada touched by kidney cancer #kidneycancer

ONLINE COFFEE-CHAT FOR PATIENTS | APRIL 22 We are pleased to welcome you once again to our monthly coffee chat, this month, for patients only. https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//online-coffee-chat-for/... Join us and connect with the kidney cancer patients within our community. You don’t need to talk; you can only listen. We want this to be a safe space of support where you can draw from the energy, strength and experience from the others. #kidneycancer

Our Caregiver Coffee-Chat happens today at 7 pm EDT. Join us! https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//online-coffee-chat-for/

Joining Carers Canada in recognizing caring Canadians #NationalCaregiverDay - https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//national-caregiver-day/ Carers Canada and its’ partners launch a national campaign to showcase Canadians’ experiences in caregiving; the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on caregivers; and organizations that provide essential supports for caregivers. Results from a global study conducted in September 2020:... - The strain of COVID-19 has increased the demand on caregivers’ time by 28% - The number of caregivers has increased by 12% due to COVID-19. - Caregivers’ greatest responsibility during COVID was providing emotional support. -Caregivers need more training on technology 55% of caregivers say they need additional guidance/training on how to use telehealth/online tools/mobile apps. More here: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//national-caregiver-day/ #kidneycancer

Ontario government confirms the revision of the 2nd COVID vaccine timeline that will follow manufacturer's recommended dose interval for transplant recipients and some cancer patients. This revision will affect metastatic kidney cancer patients 2nd dose delivery. Speak with your oncologist. #kidneycancer

The Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy: Speaker Series features Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani, Medical Oncologist discussing his CYTOSHRINK clinical trial with Patient Advocate Deb Maskens (co-founder of Kidney Cancer Canada) and Plain Language Facilitator Donna McCarty of McMaster University. Don't miss out! Registration & details here: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//summit-for-cancer-immu/ #kidneycancer

Tomorrow at 12:30 pm EDT - Midnfulness & Mental Health Webinar Join us tomorrow with Dr. Linda Carlson who will speak about the pandemic and how it has changed the lives of cancer patients and provide tips on how to cope with anxiety and uncertainty using stress reduction and mindfulness skills. https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//mindfulness-mental-hea/

COVID-19 has caused worldwide disruptions to cancer care, but cancer isn’t waiting for things to get back to normal. This year, it was estimated 225,800 Canadians would be diagnosed with cancer, but cancer diagnoses have fallen considerably since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we’ve partnered with other leading organizations to launch New Normal Same Cancer, to remind Canadians that, even though we’re navigating in a new normal, the same threat of cancer rema...ins. While we navigate the pandemic, it’s important to return to regular cancer care, because cancer doesn’t wait. Why are you? Don’t wait. Contact your healthcare team. Get checked. #NewNormalSameCancer #kidneycancer

MINDFULNESS & MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR TUESDAY OCTOBER 27 | 12:30 PM EDT The COVID-19 pandemic has added another level of stress and anxiety for patients living with cancer due to things like delayed scans, telephone instead of in-clinic doctors appointments, social isolation and concerns about when and how to de-confine safely. Dr. Linda Carlson joins us to speak about the pandemic and how it has changed the lives of cancer patients and provide tips on how to cope with anxiety ...and uncertainty using stress reduction and mindfulness skills. Details and registration on this link: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//mindfulness-mental-hea/ #kidneycancer #cancerdurein

The Ottawa Hospital - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa Uro-Oncology Research Group is proud to have designed and developed multiple patient decision aids. Urologist, Dr. Luke Lavallée, created the decision aids for kidney cancer patients. The objective is to help patients discuss treatment options with their doctor. See new resources on this link: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//new-resources-for-pati/ #kidneycancer #cancerdurein

The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) attended the ESMO virtual congress to keep abreast of the latest advances in the care and treatment of people with kidney cancer. A summary was prepared by patient advocates for the benefit of patient organisations around the world who focus on kidney cancer. See highlights from ESMO 2020 https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//highlights-from-the-es/... #kidneycancer #cancerdurein

Caregivers! Don't forget to join our online Caregiver Coffee-Chat starting in 2 hours (1 PM EDT). Login details here: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//coffee-chat-for-caregi/... #kidneycancer #cancerdurein

CAREGIVER COFFEE-CHAT - it's tomorrow at 1 pm EDT in English and 3 pm EDT in French https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//coffee-chat-for-caregi/

The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) attended the ESMO virtual congress to keep abreast of the latest advances in the care and treatment of people with kidney cancer. A summary was prepared by patient advocates for the benefit of patient organisations around the world who focus on kidney cancer. See highlights from ESMO 2020 https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//highlights-from-the-es/... #kidneycancer #cancerdurein

Great turnout Sunday for Steve Parton and his musical brother Steve McRae Facebook Live music event. They raised $761! Thank you both! The total now raised is $21,381.37. www.movetobeatcancer.org

A heartfelt thank you to all MOVE TO BEAT CANCER participants and donors. Thank you to our community for sharing and liking our posts, creating awareness for our annual fundraising event. We reached over $20,000 and we hope to continue to raise more money for kidney cancer support programs and research. If you haven't already done so, please consider donating at www.movetobeatcancer.org #movetobeatcancer #kidneycancer #bougezpourvaincrelecancer #cancerdurein

Caregivers! Don't forget to join our online Caregiver Coffee-Chat starting in 2 hours (1 PM EDT). Login details here: https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca//coffee-chat-for-caregi/... #kidneycancer #cancerdurein

MOVE TO BEAT CANCER pictures from Nancy and Russell Barnes: "Nancy & I have been Moving in MTBC! We take our dogs for walks every day. The reddish coloured dog is Charlie a Kings Charles Cavalier, now 4+ years. The black & white dog is Guinness an English Springer Spaniel, at 3+ years." The walk was Saturday; they golfed on Sunday. Wow, thank you for sharing! It is not too late to support Nancy and Russell on their team page: https://kidneycancercanada.akaraisin.com/.../8060a95bdf734500 #movetobeatcancer #bougezpourvaincrelecancer #kidneycancer #cancerdurein