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KidneyCAN

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KidneyCAN

@kidneycan

Our mission is to accelerate cures for #kidneycancer. We educate patients about clinical trials, advocate for research funding, and bring researchers together.

United States

Joined December 2018

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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Nov 28, 2025
"Without KidneyCAN, without advocates going to the hill, sitting in front of politicians and telling their stories -- there would not have been any funding for kidney cancer." - Dr. @HHammersMD, UTSW Please take a moment to watch our new video, sharing the KidneyCAN story, and
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Oct 7, 2022
We take this pic every year at #KCRS, and this year, we had to switch up locations to accommodate our growing group of folks working to #acceleratecures for #kidneycancer. What an incredible honor to bring all these brains together! #KCRS22 @OncoAlert
KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Nov 17, 2023
What a win for all of us! 🤩 @KimrynRathmell, renowned #kidneycancer expert and frequent speaker at #KCRS, has been appointed by @POTUS as the new Director of @theNCI. Congratulations, Dr. Rathmell! 🌟 #KidneyCancerResearch #NCI #CancerMoonshot #AcceleratingCures @OncoAlert
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Mar 23, 2024
Many eyes are watching NCAA #MarchMadness, but our eyes have been glued to #CapitolHill. We are THRILLED to announce: 🎉 Victory for #KidneyCancer Research Funding! 🧵
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Mar 24, 2022
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ralph Knapp, a founder of KidneyCAN and leader of our mission to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. 1/
KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Oct 16, 2020
#KCRS20 Co-chair @DrChoueiri "The silver lining is all of us across the globe can participate this year" The worldwide #RCC #kidneycancer research community will meet virtually on Oct 22/23. Register for free - kcrs.kidneycan.org
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Dec 21, 2020
Congress allocates $50 MILLION for @CDMRP #kidneycancer research in 2021! 💰 THANK YOU to our #grassroots supporters, donors & advocates, for making this happen. You asked #Congress to #fundthecure. With these #research dollars, we are one step closer. @DrChoueiri @montypal
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Sep 5, 2024
Out today in @TIME — a review of recent advances in #KidneyCancer treatment highlighting the incredible work of @DrChoueiri @DanaFarber_GU @brian_rini @VUMCHemOnc @UroWCH @nyulmc @Katie_Spina @ColumbiaRadOnc @schadegr @fredhutch and many others! It takes a village to
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Nov 18, 2020
1/🚨📢 Check out this recent paper published in @Cancer_Cell by @motzermd @sloan_kettering that helps classify #kidneycancer🎗️into clinically relevant molecular subsets following extensive and integrated multi-omics analysis! @tompowles1 @brian_rini @OncoAlert @OncLive #RCC
KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Feb 19, 2023
The future of #kidneycancer research looks bright after @ASCO #GU23! The insights and ideas presented by the world's best researchers inspire us as we continue our mission of #acceleratingcures. Thank you, ASCO, for another informative conference showcasing extraordinary work!
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Oct 7, 2022
Is it even a #kidneycancer research meeting if you're not fielding questions from the legendary Nizar Tannir? Thrilled to have Dr. Tannir at #KCRS22! @MDAndersonNews
KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
May 4, 2020
Thrilled to see our white paper of #KCRS19 (@kidneycan) just published in @JNCI_Now. The paper highlights the ground-breaking translational research performed by DoD-funded researchers as part of the @CDMRP's #kidneycancer program. academic.oup.com/jnci/advance-a…
KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Jul 12, 2024
🧬 Exciting research presented by @eddy_saad at #KCRS24! A specific SNP in the IL7 gene can predict the risk of immune-related side effects from cancer treatments. This finding could help personalize and improve the safety of immune therapies for kidney cancer patients.
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KidneyCAN
@kidneycan
Jul 28, 2023
📢 #KCRS23 video is live! Dive into the latest #kidneycancer research. Watch the full playlist on YouTube: bit.ly/KCRS23onYouTube Or explore by session w/ speaker timestamps and slides: bit.ly/KCRS23 Don't miss out on these insightful presentations! @OncoAlert
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