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 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 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T051432 CREATED:20251006T210146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T202859Z UID:28749-1762347600-1762351200@www.kidneycancer.org SUMMARY:Kidney Cancer Support and Resources Webinar (Part 1) DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWatch the webinar: URL:https://www.kidneycancer.org/event/kca-resources-webinar-1/ CATEGORIES:Patient & Caregiver Education Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T051433 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:20260713T051433 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:20260713T051433 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:20260713T051433 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:20260713T051433 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:20260713T051433 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 END:VCALENDAR