BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kidney Cancer Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kidney Cancer Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kidney Cancer Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251031T134337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T134339Z UID:28872-1762948800-1763035200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Sick Cells Therapeutics Conference DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nLocation:  KFF Barbara Jordan Conference Center\, 1330 G Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC.  URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/sick-cells-therapeutics-conference/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sick-cells.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251020T164340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164342Z UID:28813-1762970400-1762975800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Understanding Financial and Time Toxicity in Cancer Care DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/understanding-financial-and-time-toxicity-in-cancer-care/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Toxic-Time-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20241211T184715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T143049Z UID:24467-1762992000-1763251199@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:2025 IKCS: North America DESCRIPTION:Transforming Kidney Cancer Research\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 13-15\, 2025 \n\n\n\nLocation: Denver\, Colorado \n\n\n\nMeeting Hotel: The Westin Westminster \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublications \n\n\n\nTo come \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Medical Education\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\n\nAbstract 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\n\n\n\nEmail meetings@kidneycancer.org with questions about fees and cancellation policies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 IKCS: North America Scientific Planning Committee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Manoj Bupathi \n\n\n\n\nCo-Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Psutka \n\n\n\n\nCo-Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Yousef Zakharia \n\n\n\n\nCo-Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Berg \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Maria Carlo \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Dan Geynisman \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Amy Luckenbaugh \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jodi Maranchie \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Seery\, RN\, MSN \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chad Tang \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Qing Zhang \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities\n\n\n\n\nDownload the 2025 IKCS: North America Sponsorship Prospectus URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/2025-ikcs-north-america/ CATEGORIES:International Kidney Cancer Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IKCS-Banner-with-photos-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251031T133909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T133910Z UID:28870-1763557200-1763560800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:HCP Roundtable: Empowering Providers to Bring Cancer Innovation to Every Patient DESCRIPTION: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?   \n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nThis upcoming roundtable will challenge providers to reimagine what equitable innovation looks like\, and to lead the change toward care that truly benefits every community. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\nStrengthening Physician–Patient Communication to Drive Shared Decision-Making \n\n\n\nLessons from Breast and Colorectal Cancer: Addressing Structural Inequities in Real Time \n\n\n\nBridging the Innovation Gap Between Academic and Community Settings \n\n\n\nUnlearning Outdated Practices and Awareness Gaps \n\n\n\nOvercoming Clinical Inertia to Advance Equitable Implementation URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/hcp-roundtable-empowering-providers-to-bring-cancer-innovation-to-every-patient/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HCP-Roundtable-Empowering-Providers-to-Bring-Cancer-Innovation-to-Every-Patient_FB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20250429T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T164248Z UID:27325-1763803800-1763825400@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Empowering You: A Kidney Cancer Education Event DESCRIPTION:In-Person Patient Event\n\n\n\nThe Friday Conference Center\n\n\n\n100 Friday Center Dr\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings available here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n9:30 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Can I bring a caregiver with me?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nYes\, please be sure each person completes their own registration. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n I am not a patient at either Duke University or the University of North Carolina but live in the area\, can I still attend?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nYes\, please be sure to register in advance. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Will there be parking?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nYes. 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. \n\n\n\nPublic 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 \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Once I’ve arrived at the campus\, where do I go for the meeting?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration will take place outside of Redbud. The event will take place in Redbud. Please be on the lookout for directional signage. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Can I attend virtually?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNo\, the meeting is in-person only. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Will the meeting be recorded?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nYes\, the sessions will be recorded and available on KCA’s YouTube channel a few weeks after the meeting date. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n What if I have other questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEmail patients@kidneycancer.org with any additional questions. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiamond \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Partnership With\n\n\n\nDuke Cancer Institute \n\n\n\nThe UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Institute \n\n\n\nThe Kidney Cancer Association URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/empowering-you-a-kidney-cancer-education-event-on-november-22-2025/ CATEGORIES:Patient & Caregiver Education Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JimSink15-ps-653.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251010T134258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134300Z UID:28763-1764093600-1764097200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Connections DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/caregiver-connections-11/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/568400271-support_groups-a-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251006T210607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T044024Z UID:28751-1764766800-1764770400@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Kidney Cancer Support and Resources Webinar (Part 2) DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/kca-resources-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Patient & Caregiver Education Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Insta-Part-Two.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251010T134114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134115Z UID:28762-1765393200-1765396800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Patient Perspectives DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/patient-perspectives-10/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/three-people-holding-hands-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251010T134413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134414Z UID:28764-1767117600-1767121200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Connections DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/caregiver-connections-12/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/568400271-support_groups-a-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260126T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260113T202936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T202937Z UID:29423-1769457600-1769461200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Dear Jack Foundation - Stretching Your Dollar: Budgeting Tips for AYA's DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/dear-jack-foundation-stretching-your-dollar-budgeting-tips-for-ayas/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/download.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260113T200123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200125Z UID:29402-1769515200-1769518800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Triage Cancer - Legislative & Policy Watch 2026: Health-Related Updates DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/triage-cancer-legislative-policy-watch-2026-health-related-updates/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1.27-Legislative-Policy-Watch-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260106T174905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T174908Z UID:29370-1769536800-1769540400@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Connections DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/caregiver-connections-13/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/568400271-support_groups-a-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260106T175203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T175204Z UID:29371-1769626800-1769630400@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Patient Perspectives DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/patient-perspectives-11/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/three-people-holding-hands-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T154500 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251014T175157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T131317Z UID:28791-1769857200-1769874300@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Empowering You: A Virtual Kidney Cancer Education Event with Mayo Clinic DESCRIPTION:Virtual Patient Event\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess the recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n11:00 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Do I have to be a patient at Mayo Clinic to attend?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNo\, please be sure to register here. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Will this meeting be recorded and available to watch at a later date?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nYes\, each session will be recorded and will be available after the meeting on KCA’s YouTube channel. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n What if I have other questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEmail patients@kidneycancer.org with any additional questions. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Collaboration With\n\n\n\nMayo Clinic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlatinum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremier \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCore URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/a-virtual-kidney-cancer-education-event-with-mayo-clinic/ CATEGORIES:Patient & Caregiver Education Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/KCA-SocialMedia-2025-November-KCAMayoVirtualEvent-1-v2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20251217T152743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152834Z UID:29317-1770926400-1770930000@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Spread the Love: Virtual Meet-Up 2/12 DESCRIPTION:Let’s spread a little joy this Valentine’s season! Join our kidney cancer community for a relaxed virtual gathering focused on friendship\, fun\, and good conversation. We’ll keep things lighthearted and supportive\, giving everyone a chance to unwind and connect in a welcoming\, judgment-free space. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/spread-the-love-virtual-meet-up-2-12/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/KCA-Social-2026-February-SpreadtheLove-VirtualMeetup-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260113T200415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200416Z UID:29404-1771934400-1771938000@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Triage Cancer - Decisions About Work: Accommodations\, Leave\, Disability\, & Retirement DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/triage-cancer-decisions-about-work-accommodations-leave-disability-retirement/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2.24-Decisions-About-Work.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260210T140903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T140904Z UID:29816-1771956000-1771959600@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Connections DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/caregiver-connections-14/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/568400271-support_groups-a-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260210T140649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T140650Z UID:29815-1772046000-1772049600@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Patient Perspectives DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/patient-perspectives-12/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/three-people-holding-hands-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T070000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260219T145626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T145627Z UID:30061-1772089200-1772089200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:YASU: Virtual Open Craft Night DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/yasu-virtual-open-craft-night/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-19-095429.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260114T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205751Z UID:29442-1772323200-1775001599@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Kidney Cancer Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Fuel Progress\, Fund Hope\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKidney Cancer Awareness Month is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Over 600\,000 people in the United States live with kidney cancer. Every action – big or small – helps to create change.\n\n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s how you can turn your awareness into action!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrange Ribbons\n\n\n\n\nOrder FREE orange ribbon stickers to show your support during Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. \n\n\n\n*For order requests over 10 ribbons\, please contact us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrange Up!\n\n\n\n\nOrange is the national kidney cancer awareness color! \n\n\n\n* Learn how to illuminate your city orange. \n\n\n\n* Share your #OrangeUp-themed photos and stories that show why kidney cancer is a cause close to your heart! Tag the KCA so we can see your photos – visit our Instagram\, Facebook\, Twitter/X\, LinkedIn. \n\n\n\n* Honor loved ones impacted by kidney cancer through our Honor Wall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the KCA Challenge\n\n\n\n\nThe KCA Challenge brings the community together to raise awareness and funds for kidney cancer research. In 2025\, 81K people are expected to receive a kidney cancer diagnosis. \n\n\n\nJoin the 2026 KCA Challenge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn March\, cities around the country will #OrangeUp in honor of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Look out for orange illuminations near you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Dollars Drive Discovery\n\n\n\nHere’s how your contributions make an impact: \n\n\n\n\n$10 funds one caregiver or patient to receive a care pack\n\n\n\n$50 funds one patient registration for a patient education symposium.\n\n\n\n$100 provides 50 newly diagnosed kidney cancer patients with an educational toolkit.\n\n\n\n$250 provides one patient financial support during treatment\n\n\n\n$1000 funds a week of maintaining a patient registry\, fostering better research outcomes and patient care.\n\n\n\n$1500 funds one week of research through our KCA Research Award Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we’re unstoppable! URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/kcam2026/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Orange-up-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260130T172113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172156Z UID:29728-1772323200-1781827199@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:2026 KCA Challenge: 81K Strong DESCRIPTION:About 81\,000 people will be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. Together\, we can change that! \n\n\n\n\nIt’s time to step up to the 2026 KCA Challenge: 81K Strong. Join a team\, start your own team\, or fundraise as an individual – the choice is up to you! \n\n\n\nPick an activity that’s meaningful to you and represents the number 81. Miles\, minutes\, reps\, points\, or anything else you can imagine. The options are endless. When you join the challenge\, you can start your own team or do an individual challenge. You can also look for a Regional Challenge to see if there’s one near you. \n\n\n\nWe plan to raise $81\,000 between March 1\, which kicks off Kidney Cancer Awareness Month\, and World Kidney Cancer Day on June 18. Join in and show your passion for a cure! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Challenge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind a Regional Event URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/2026-kca-challenge/ CATEGORIES:KCA Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KCA-Challenge-lockup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T143000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260302T135920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T135921Z UID:30304-1773322200-1773325800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:CancerCare: Advances in the Treatment of Renal Cell Cancer DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/cancercare-advances-in-the-treatment-of-renal-cell-cancer/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KCA-Social-2026-March-CancerCareWebinarPromotion-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260113T200655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200656Z UID:29407-1774353600-1774357200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Triage Cancer - Steps to Navigate Common Insurance Hurdles DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/triage-cancer-steps-to-navigate-common-insurance-hurdles/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3.24-Steps-to-Navigate-Common-Insurance-Hurdles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260311T180407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T180408Z UID:30403-1774465200-1774468800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Patient Perspectives DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/patient-perspectives-13/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/three-people-holding-hands-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260227T185602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T163614Z UID:30259-1774695600-1774702800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:HER NEXT CONNECT A Purpose-Driven Networking Experience DESCRIPTION:This free\, purpose-driven gathering brings together women leaders\, entrepreneurs\, caregivers\, and community partners to raise awareness for kidney cancer and support caregivers. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/her-next-connect-a-purpose-driven-networking-experience/ LOCATION:Nana’s Fun House Business & Event Center\, 4008 Mitchell Mill Rd ste 104\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27616\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-27-135514.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260309T193729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T193730Z UID:30356-1774980000-1774983600@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Integrative Oncology: Whole Person Support DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/integrative-oncology-whole-person-support/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260311T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T180002Z UID:30402-1774980000-1774983600@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Connections DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/caregiver-connections-15/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/568400271-support_groups-a-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20250513T133200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T153612Z UID:27404-1776297600-1776556799@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:2026 IKCS: Europe DESCRIPTION:Transforming Kidney Cancer Research\n\n\n\n\nThe Kidney Cancer Association is proud to host the 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): Europe. IKCS meetings are dynamic\, multidisciplinary events that explore current trends and future directions in kidney cancer. Attendees can earn CME credits that will continue building their careers. 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. \n\n\n\n\nDate: April 16-18\, 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center17 Boulevard Saint-Jacques\, 75014 Paris\, France \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Photos\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Medical Education Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Dates\n\n\n\nAbstract Submissions OpenDecember 12\, 2025Registration OpensDecember 18\, 2025Abstract Submission Deadline(all complete Regular\, TPS\, and Case Report submissions\, and all LBA Placeholders due at this time)February 6\, 2026Early Registration DeadlineMarch 15\, 2026Hotel Cancellation DeadlineMarch 15\, 20262026 IKCS: Europe April 16-18\, 2026\n\n\n\nEmail meetings@kidneycancer.org with questions about fees and cancellation policies. \n\n\n\nThe abstracts presented at the 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium: Europe (IKCSEU26) in Paris have been officially published in the Journal of Kidney Cancer as part of a special issue. These abstracts highlight cutting-edge research shared through oral presentations and poster sessions\, reflecting the continued advancement of the global kidney cancer community. For citation\, please reference as follows: \n\n\n\n2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium: Europe – Abstracts. (2026). Journal of Kidney Cancer\, 13(SP2). https://doi.org/10.15586/jkcvhl.v13iSP2.480 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 IKCS: Europe Scientific Planning Committee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Roberto Iacovelli \n\n\n\n\nCo-Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephane Oudard \n\n\n\n\nCo-Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Maxine Tran \n\n\n\n\nCo-Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christian Beisland \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Barbara Alicja Jereczek \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tom Mitchell \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lisa Pickering \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Enrique Trilla \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our Sponsors! URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/2026-ikcs-europe/ CATEGORIES:Health Care Providers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260304T211319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211321Z UID:30326-1776506400-1776531600@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Byrd Cancer Foundation: All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/byrd-cancer-foundation-all-things-cancer-wellness-expo-2026/ CATEGORIES:Community Event,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-IMG_20231019_224904.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T074953 CREATED:20260113T201043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201043Z UID:29409-1776859200-1776862800@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Triage Cancer - Medicare Made Simple: A Guide for First-Time Enrollees DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/triage-cancer-medicare-made-simple-a-guide-for-first-time-enrollees/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kidneycancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3.24-Steps-to-Navigate-Common-Insurance-Hurdles-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR