Patient Stories

A kidney cancer diagnosis can impact more than your physical health—it can affect your emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. A kidney cancer…

Whether you're thinking about starting a family, expecting a child, or already navigating the challenges of parenthood, a kidney cancer diagnosis can bring a whole new set of questions. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to…

Advocacy and awareness play a critical role in improving the lives of people affected by kidney cancer. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, covers these issues through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. We gathered some of the…

Life after a kidney cancer diagnosis can bring new opportunities, challenges, and questions about long-term health and well-being. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. Here we present the essential…

A kidney cancer diagnosis affects more than the person receiving treatment—it impacts family members, caregivers, and loved ones as well. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. This "Caregiving &…

Relationships can often change after a cancer diagnosis, bringing new challenges and opportunities for connection. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. We've collected the best podcast episodes on this…

A kidney cancer diagnosis can impact more than your physical health—it can affect your emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. This "Mental Health…

A kidney cancer diagnosis can bring many questions, emotions, and uncertainties. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, addresses these through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery. The"Newly Diagnosed" playlist features the episodes that anyone facing a new kidney…

This is a guest post by Patti Burke, an advanced kidney cancer patient based in North Carolina who is living with stage 4 metastatic clear cell kidney cancer for the past 3.5 years. This story is based on her presentation during a patient education event hosted by the Kidney Cancer Association in partnership with Duke Cancer Institute and the University…

This is a guest post by Jeanetta Hale, 54, from Oregon, who was diagnosed with stage 1 adult Wilms tumor at nearly 47. She is celebrating 35 years of marriage this summer and is a proud mom of four and grandma to four grandchildren.  It was a Friday evening in January 2019 when my doctor’s office called with the results…