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The Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research (RTFCCR) and the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) are proud to announce the awardee of the joint call for proposals for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Kidney Cancer. Early detection is one of the greatest areas of unmet need in kidney cancer. As one of the leading cancers globally, over 400,000 new cases…

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) awarded eight grants totaling nearly half a million dollars to researchers pursuing innovative approaches to understanding, detecting, and treating kidney cancer.   The awards reflect the KCA’s commitment to advancing discoveries that can lead to better outcomes for people impacted by kidney cancer. They also highlight the power of collaboration among patient advocacy organizations, philanthropic foundations,…

TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa's mission-driven Once In A While Band has announced the upcoming release of its album, Love's Waiting For You, arriving Sunday, July 12, 2026. The 12-track project marks the group's first full-length recording and continues the band's mission of using music to support charitable causes throughout Oklahoma. Once in a While Band at The Church Studio historic…

Each March, communities across the country unite for Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most prevalent and increasingly diagnosed cancers. Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers for both men and women in the U.S., and it’s estimated that nearly 81,000 people will be diagnosed in 2026 alone. Learn more fast facts…

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) is pleased to announce Eric A. Singer, MD, MA, MS, FACS, FASCO of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. The board unanimously confirmed his appointment during the November 2025 board meeting.  Dr. Eric A. Singer and Gretchen E. Vaughan with the Ohio State University…

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) awarded over half a million dollars in research grants to six investigators pursuing high-impact kidney cancer research through the annual KCA Research Award Program and partnerships. Each award supports early- to mid-career investigators researching topics that require greater attention and understanding across the kidney cancer community. The KCA distributed a total of $525,000 in research…

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) welcomes KidneyCouch as a new Affiliate Partner. Jeff Kallis KidneyCouch is committed to offering support and information to individuals battling kidney cancer and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD) with a goal to create a community that fosters connection, understanding, and empowerment for patients and their loved ones. Founder Jeff Kallis, 64, was diagnosed with stage 3…

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) welcomes Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy (Elevate) as a new Affiliate Partner organization. Elevate’s mission is to dramatically improve the lives of those diagnosed with childhood cancer from diagnosis through treatment, supporting their whole life journey whether through terminal illness or survivorship. “Elevate is committed to ensuring that every child has access to precision…

The newly launched Pediatric Renal Tumor Coalition (PRTC) brings together leading experts and national organizations focused on childhood cancer research and advocacy to accelerate progress for children diagnosed with kidney cancers. Founding members of the PRTC include the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA), Joey’s Wings Foundation, Wilms Cancer Foundation (WCF), Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy (Elevate), and Kelly Trout, BSN,…

The Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research (RTFCCR) and the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) are proud to announce a new joint Request for Applications (RFA) to advance the early detection and diagnosis of kidney cancer. This collaborative funding opportunity supports clinical validation studies and early-phase interventional trials (Phase I or II) that leverage innovative imaging technologies, biomarkers, or monitoring…