KCA Ambassador Annamarya Scaccia, who was diagnosed with chromophobe renal cell carcinoma in 2020, spoke with Zita Lim, PA-C, about navigating survivorship—from what being a survivor means to taking care of all aspects of your health.
Below are some of the research highlights from the 2022 American Urological Association’s annual meeting held on May 13-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Updated guidelines address new areas of renal mass management The AUA updated…
Kidney cancer survivor, advocate, and KCA Ambassador Annamarya Scaccia spoke with the Cancer Interviews Podcast about dealing with uncertainty, persistence, and being a one-kidney body builder.
Julie Lykins’s husband Chris was diagnosed with papillary kidney cancer. Together, they are managing through treatment and creating memories along the way.
Kidney Cancer Association President and CEO Gretchen E. Vaughan nominated Laura Wood, M.S.N., RN, OCN, founder and chair of the KCA’s Clinical Advisory Board and member of the KCA’s Board of Directors, for a CURE® Extraordinary…
The KCA’s 2022 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): Europe was held from April 22-24 in Antwerp, Belgium. This symposium brought together top clinicians and researchers to share updates and discuss trends in kidney cancer. Read…
This is a guest post by Maggie Valdes, 26, a New Orleans native living in Houston, Texas. After living in Dallas for four years, I made the decision last May to move down to Houston…
As communications intern for the Kidney Cancer Association, I’ve gotten to practice some really important skills, but the best thing I’ll take away is the relationships I’ve built. A remote internship doesn’t always offer a…
Cancer can be draining but a little adventure provides a much-needed change of scenery and chance to reenergize. Pack your water bottle and some healthy snacks, wear weather-appropriate layers and comfortable walking shoes, open Google Maps and discover a new place. Explore more.