Kidney Cancer Association

Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation's Celebrate Life Dinner
2025-08-22 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver)
Join the Judy Nicholson Foundation to celebrate the courage and strength of all those touched by kidney cancer. Register now to secure your Dinner Ticket as seats are limited. Tickets are $125 per person.

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Symposium - Celebration of Hope: Helping Patients and Caregivers Navigate their Kidney Cancer Journey
2025-08-23 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
A free kidney cancer education symposium, held in Williamsburg, VA on August 23, 2025. This event is hosted by the Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation, a Kidney Cancer Association Affiliate.

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Caregiver Connections
2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Cuiaba), 2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2025-12-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
This support group is open to kidney cancer caregivers, family members, and friends. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm CT/7:00 pm ET. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Patient Perspectives
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
This support group is open to kidney cancer patients and survivors. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm CT/8:00 pm ET. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Chalk Your Walk
2025-09-01 00:00 - 2025-09-30 23:59 (America/Denver)
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

We need you to spread hope and inspiration by chalking up your town. We’re asking kids, artists, and anyone with a heart for kids to chalk up their pavement.

Put your art where your heart is!

Virtual Patient Symposium
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
The Kidney Cancer Association is proud to host the 2025 Virtual Patient Symposium (VPS). Join us virtually and learn about kidney cancer from top experts and join discussions with fellow patient and caregivers.

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Sponsors and Advocacy Partners

Agenda

11:00 am – 11:05 amWelcome11:05 am – 11:30 amKidneys and Kidney Cancer 101Neda Hashemi, MD11:30 am – 11:55 amImportant Considerations When Diagnosing Kidney CancerBrian M. Shuch, MD11:55 am – 12:10 pmPatient StoryJeffrey Ellin12:10 pm – 12:25 pmBreak12:25 pm – 1:15 pmHow Doctors Decide How to Treat Your CancerModeratorMiranda Florek, MSN, RNPanelistsRaquibul Hannan, MD, PhDPayal Kapur, MDElizabeth Plimack, MD MS FASCODaniel Shapiro, MD, FACSRahul A. Sheth, MDEmily Wang, PharmD, BCOP1:15 pm – 1:45 pmParticipating in Clinical Trials: From Start to FinishPatricia Fischer, RN, MSN, OCNNazy Zomorodian, MSN, CUNP, CCRC1:45 pm – 2:00 pmPatient StoryLindsay Walker2:00 pm – 2:15 pmBreak2:15 pm – 2:40 pmLife After a NephrectomyReena Cherry, M.S., PA-C2:40 pm – 3:05 pmFeeling at Peace with Your Treatment DecisionIcela Rivera, BSW, LMSW3:05 pm – 3:20 pmCaregiver StoryJulie Lykins3:20 pm – 3:35 pmBreak3:35 pm – 4:00 pmWhy Not Me? Managing Survivor’s GuiltStephanie Grandjean, LCSW4:00 pm – 4:25 pmWorking During and After a Cancer DiagnosisSissy Silva, MA4:25 pm – 4:30 pmClosing

Sponsors

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Advocacy Partners

4th Angel Mentoring Program

American Brain Tumor Association

Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation

Cancer + Careers

Cancer Today/American Association for Cancer Research

Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation*

Chromophobe and Oncocytic Tumor Alliance (COA)*

Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy

Epic Experiences

HLRCC Foundation*

Imerman Angels

Joey’s Wings*

Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation*

Patient Empowerment Network (PEN)

Pickles Group

Triage Cancer

Wilms Cancer Foundation*

*KCA Affiliate Partners

RCC Animal Model Workshop
2025-09-11 14:00 - 2025-09-13 13:00 (America/Denver) | UT Southwestern
This focused, high-impact event brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to advance the understanding and application of animal models in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) research. By fostering collaboration and standardization, this workshop aims to improve the classification and characterization of RCC models, ultimately supporting breakthrough discoveries and therapeutic advancements.

The RCC Animal Model Workshop is designed for researchers, oncologists, and industry professionals committed to improving preclinical modeling for RCC. Through expert-led discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the latest developments in RCC models and their role in driving innovative treatments. This represents an opportunity to connect with thought leaders, share knowledge, and contribute to the future of RCC research.

ABTA 2025 National Conference
2025-09-13 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 (America/Chicago)
We’re proud to support the ABTA 2025 National Conference, the largest gathering dedicated to the brain tumor community. Join us September 13–14 in Chicago or online as we share our latest innovations in brain tumor treatment, care, and support.

Visit our booth to connect with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals— and learn how we’re making a difference together.Register now: abta.org/national-conference

ABTAConference2025 #BrainTumorAwareness #BrainTumorStrong

Fall Into Connection: Virtual Meet-Up 10/2
2025-10-02 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Fall Into Connection: Virtual Meet-Up 10/6
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Empowering You: A Kidney Cancer Education Event
2025-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In-Person Patient Event

Longaberger Alumni House

2200 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

Join us for an in-person education event where The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute’s experts will share more on innovative treatment options, clinical trials and support services for kidney cancer.

This event is free to attend; however, registration is required.

Recordings available here!

FAQ

Agenda

9:00 am – 9:30 am Registration and Breakfast9:30 am – 9:40 amWelcomeGretchen E. Vaughan, President & CEO, KCAEric A. Singer, MD, MA, MS, FACS, FASCO9:40 am – 9:55 amKidneys and Kidney Cancer 101Vivian Wong, MD9:55 am – 10:15 amSurgical Options for Kidney CancerShawn Dason, MD10:15 am – 10:30 amRadiation Options for Kidney CancerShang-Jui Wang, MD10:30 am – 10:45 amInterventional Radiology Options to Treat Kidney CancerMina Makary, MD10:45 am – 10:55 amBreak10:55 am – 11:15 amSystemic Treatment Options for Kidney CancerFuat Bicer, MD, PhD11:15 am – 11:35 amPanel Q&AModerated by Lingbin Meng, MD, PhD11:35 am – 12:00 pmPatient PanelModerated by Eric A. Singer, MD, MS12:00 pm – 12:45 pmLunch/Networking/Visit exhibit tables12:45 pm – 1:15 pmKeynoteElshad Hasanov, MD, PhD1:15 pm – 1:35 pmRole of Advance Practice Providers in the Management of RCCRenata Penafiel, PA-C1:35 pm – 1:55 pmGenetic CounselingLindsey Byrne, MS, LGC1:55 pm – 2:05 pmBreak2:05 pm – 2:25 pmSurvivorship/Psychosocial ServicesDenise M. Schimming, APRN-CNP2:25 pm – 2:45 pmPalliative MedicineAaron Wood, DOErin Scott, MD2:45 pm – 3:00 pmPanel Q&AModerated by Eric A. Singer, MD, MS3:00 pm – 3:05 pmClosing

FAQ

Can I bring a caregiver with me?

Yes, please be sure each person completes their own registration.

I am not a patient at OSUCCC but live in the Columbus area, can I still attend?

Yes, please be sure to register in advance.

Will there be parking?

Yes. Complimentary parking will be available.

Once I’ve arrived at the facility, where do I go for the meeting?

The meeting will be located in Sanders Grand Lounge in the Longaberger Alumni House.

Can I attend virtually?

No, the meeting is in-person only.

Will the meeting be recorded?

Yes, the sessions will be recorded and available on KCA’s YouTube channel a few weeks after the meeting date.

What if I have other questions?

Email patients@kidneycancer.org with any additional questions.

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In Partnership With

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Kidney Cancer Association

Kidney Cancer Support and Resources Webinar (Part 1)
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Learn about all the free resources the Kidney Cancer Association has to support you and your family after a kidney cancer diagnosis. Hear from Amy Marbaugh, Director of Patient Programs, and Sarah Tuck, Senior Manager of Patient Programs, the team responsible for creating and sharing these resources.

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Sick Cells Therapeutics Conference
2025-11-12 12:00 - 2025-11-13 12:00 (America/Denver)
he Conference will highlight voices of the SCD community and bring together researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to explore the future of clinical trials, new therapies, and access to care for the sickle cell community.

Location: KFF Barbara Jordan Conference Center, 1330 G Street, NW, Washington, DC.

Understanding Financial and Time Toxicity in Cancer Care
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
This webinar will explore the concepts of financial and time toxicity often experienced by individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers. We will discuss how treatment-related costs, insurance barriers, lost income, and the demands on time contribute to stress and can impact health outcomes. We will cover tips and strategies to address these challenges and, hopefully, minimize their impact.

2025 IKCS: North America
2025-11-13 00:00 - 2025-11-15 23:59 (America/Denver)
Transforming Kidney Cancer Research

The Kidney Cancer Association is proud to host the 2025 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): North America. IKCS meetings are dynamic, multidisciplinary events that explore current trends and future directions in kidney cancer. Our community includes leading experts across academia, clinical care, industry, and advocacy who are committed to exchanging innovative ideas and pushing boundaries to advance kidney cancer care.

Date: November 13-15, 2025

Location: Denver, Colorado

Meeting Hotel: The Westin Westminster

Publications

To come

Meeting Information

Program

Abstract Book

Watch the Presentations

Continuing Medical Education

Important Dates

Abstract Submissions OpenJune 13, 2025Registration OpenJune 13, 2025Abstract Submission Deadline(all complete Regular, TPS, and Case Report submissions, and all LBA Placeholders due at this time)August 15, 2025Early Registration DeadlineOctober 16, 2025Hotel Cancellation DeadlineOctober 22, 20252025 IKCS: North AmericaNovember 13-15, 2025

Email meetings@kidneycancer.org with questions about fees and cancellation policies.

2025 IKCS: North America Scientific Planning Committee

Dr. Manoj Bupathi

Co-Chair

Dr. Sarah Psutka

Co-Chair

Dr. Yousef Zakharia

Co-Chair

Dr. Stephanie Berg

Dr. Maria Carlo

Dr. Dan Geynisman

Dr. Amy Luckenbaugh

Dr. Jodi Maranchie

Virginia Seery, RN, MSN

Dr. Chad Tang

Dr. Qing Zhang

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

Download the 2025 IKCS: North America Sponsorship Prospectus

HCP Roundtable: Empowering Providers to Bring Cancer Innovation to Every Patient
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The pace of innovation in cancer care has never been faster. Yet across the continuum, from prevention to precision medicine, deep inequities persist in who gains access to the latest diagnostics and treatments, and who is left waiting. How can healthcare providers ensure that progress in breast, colorectal, and other cancers truly reaches every patient?

Join Dr. Demetria Smith-Graziani from Emory University School of Medicine and Dr. Folasade May from UCLA Health and Veterans Affairs (VA) as they share practical strategies to dismantle inequities, strengthen communication, and translate innovation into equitable, evidence-based care.

This upcoming roundtable will challenge providers to reimagine what equitable innovation looks like, and to lead the change toward care that truly benefits every community.

Topics:

Strengthening Physician–Patient Communication to Drive Shared Decision-Making

Lessons from Breast and Colorectal Cancer: Addressing Structural Inequities in Real Time

Bridging the Innovation Gap Between Academic and Community Settings

Unlearning Outdated Practices and Awareness Gaps

Overcoming Clinical Inertia to Advance Equitable Implementation

Empowering You: A Kidney Cancer Education Event
2025-11-22 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
In-Person Patient Event

The Friday Conference Center

100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Join us for an in-person education event at The Friday Conference Center where Duke Cancer Institute and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center experts will share more on innovative treatment options, clinical trials and support services for kidney cancer.

Recordings available here!

FAQ

Agenda

9:30 am – 10:00 amRegistration and Breakfast10:00 am – 10:10 amWelcomeCatherine Fahey, MD, PhDDaniel J. George, MD10:10 am – 10:25 amKidney Cancer 101Daniel J. George, MD10:25 am – 10:40 amMedications to Treat Kidney Cancer: Adjuvant and 1st Line OptionsDillon Cockrell, MD10:40 am – 10:55 amMedications to Treat Kidney Cancer: Options for Those Previously TreatedTracy L. Rose, MD, MPH10:55 am – 11:15 amSurgical Options for Kidney CancerKathryn Hacker Gessner, MD, PhD11:15 am – 11:30 amRadiation Options for Kidney CancerShivani Sud, MD11:30 am – 11:45 amAblation Techniques for Kidney CancerNicholas Befera, MD11:45 am – 12:10 pmPanel Q&A12:10 pm – 1:00 pmLunch/Networking/Visit exhibit tables1:00 pm – 1:15 pmPatient Story1:15 pm – 1:50 pmThe Importance of Real World Evidence on Kidney CancerMichael R. Harrison, MD1:50 pm – 2:05 pmPatient Story2:05 pm – 2:20 pmBreak2:20 pm – 2:40 pmCaring for Your Kidneys After Your Cancer DiagnosisDavid I. Ortiz-Melo, MD2:40 pm – 3:00 pmManaging Medication Side EffectsMary Dunn, MSN, NP-C, OCN, RN3:00 pm – 3:20 pmFinding Support for You and Your Loved OnesKelly Kivette 3:20 pm – 3:40 pmPanel Q&A3:40 pm – 3:45 pmClosing

FAQ

Can I bring a caregiver with me?

Yes, please be sure each person completes their own registration.

I am not a patient at either Duke University or the University of North Carolina but live in the area, can I still attend?

Yes, please be sure to register in advance.

Will there be parking?

Yes. The Friday Conference Center guest parking lot is provided at no cost exclusively for conference attendees. Please park at the South entrance. Do not park in the “Park and Ride” by the North entrance as you will be ticketed. You will be emailed a parking ticket prior to the meeting that you are responsible for printing out. There will be limited amount of parking passes onsite so we highly encourage you to print out your pass.

Public Transit: The Friday Center is served by both public and private transportation services. Several bus routes of the Chapel Hill Transit system serve our area. Public transit information

Once I’ve arrived at the campus, where do I go for the meeting?

Registration will take place outside of Redbud. The event will take place in Redbud. Please be on the lookout for directional signage.

Can I attend virtually?

No, the meeting is in-person only.

Will the meeting be recorded?

Yes, the sessions will be recorded and available on KCA’s YouTube channel a few weeks after the meeting date.

What if I have other questions?

Email patients@kidneycancer.org with any additional questions.

Sponsors

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In Partnership With

Duke Cancer Institute

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Institute

The Kidney Cancer Association

Kidney Cancer Support and Resources Webinar (Part 2)
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Learn all about the free resources the KCA has to support you and your family after a kidney cancer diagnosis. This webinar is led by Amy Marbaugh, Director of Patient Programs, and Sarah Tuck, Senior Manager of Patient Programs, the team responsible for creating and sharing these resources. In Part 2 of this webinar series, Amy and Sarah are joined by several of our partners and advocates who handle our Patient Navigator Program, run our support and mentoring groups, provide expertise on financial topics, and more!

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Dear Jack Foundation - Stretching Your Dollar: Budgeting Tips for AYA's
2026-01-26 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)

Triage Cancer - Legislative & Policy Watch 2026: Health-Related Updates
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Empowering You: A Virtual Kidney Cancer Education Event with Mayo Clinic
2026-01-31 11:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York)
Virtual Patient Event

Join us for an online education event where Mayo Clinic experts will share more on innovative treatment options, clinical trials and support services for kidney cancer.

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Agenda

11:00 am – 11:10 amWelcomeBradley Leibovich, MDYousef Zakharia, MD11:10 am – 11:50 amManagement of Early-Stage Kidney Masses/CancerRebecca Hibbert, MDAbhinav Khanna, MD, MPHCarlos E. Vargas, MD11:50 am – 12:20 pmLocally Advanced Non-Metastatic RCCVidit Sharma, MDArnab Basu, MD, MPH12:20 pm – 12:35 pmPatient Story12:35 pm – 12:50 pmBreak12:50 pm – 1:30 pmMetastatic/Advanced RCCBrian A. Costello, MDJean-Claude M. Rwigema, MDVidit Sharma, MD1:30 pm – 1:55 pmAvailable Clinical TrialsYousef Zakharia, MD1:55 pm – 2:10 pmPatient Story2:10 pm – 2:25 pmBreak2:25 pm – 2:55 pmIntegrative OncologyZoey I. Harris, MD2:55 pm – 3:25 pmCoping with CancerJanae Kirsch, PhD, LP3:25 pm – 3:30 pmClosing

FAQ

Do I have to be a patient at Mayo Clinic to attend?

No, please be sure to register here.

Will this meeting be recorded and available to watch at a later date?

Yes, each session will be recorded and will be available after the meeting on KCA’s YouTube channel.

What if I have other questions?

Email patients@kidneycancer.org with any additional questions.

In Collaboration With

Mayo Clinic

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