Action Kidney Cancer

18/06/2026

A great way to stay connected and involved with us, and hear about kidney cancer news is to join our newsletter. Our newsletters are quarterly and will keep you unto date.

To do this, simply follow the link below:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/kidney-cancer/newsletters/

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Newsletters Our newsletter is easy to read, friendly, chatty, and yet informative. If you would like to submit an article, or you have a story or photo that you would like to share, then please get in touch with us. Perhaps you've been involved in a fundraising event, or you have a 'handy

18/06/2026

We are delighted that NHS Gloucestershire Urology raised awareness of kidney cancer today as part of IKCC

They had a display in their outpatient department; staff wore green and they the chance to educate our staff on what we offer. We also shared the emotional wellness questionnaire.
In line with the theme, we also had local and national charity information to support patients with their wellbeing.

Thank you for supporting us, we are

18/06/2026

We are delighted to share with you a new patient video.
Catherine shared her experience of living with a kidney cancer diagnosis at patient day last year in Sheffield.
Please take the time to watch Catherines's video which is a very honest and real. Catherine shares with us her experience and ways that help her look after her emotional health despite everything. She is truly inspirational and it seems appropriate to share her video with you on IKCC World Kidney Cancer Day.

To watch the video please follow the link below and scroll down:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/help-support/patient-videos-and-podcasts/

18/06/2026

The 3 Counties Kidney Cancer Patient Group (3CKC) are delighted to support IKCC World Kidney Cancer Day.
They offer friendship to families affected by kidney cancer in Northwest Surrey, Northeast Hampshire and Southwest Berkshire.
All kidney cancer patients, their carers and families are welcome to attend their free regular face to face meetings to share experiences, chat to other patients and carers and make friendships.

To find out more about them and other patient groups please follow the link below:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/help-support/patient-groups/

18/06/2026

We have updated on our website our counselling help sheet, for anyone who feels they made need some support this help sheet provides information on where to access accurate, good help.

https://actionkidneycancer.org/help-support/help-sheets/

Help sheets As the largest and most active community of kidney cancer patients, carers and family members in the UK, we hold a massive amount of real world information about living with kidney cancer that hundreds of patients and carers have shared with us over many years. These patient-generated re...

18/06/2026

The IKCC Global Patient Survey found that 84% of patients in the UK faced challenges related to emotional wellbeing.
Many do not discuss this with family, friends, or their healthcare teams.
Half of the patients with disease-related anxiety did not raise their concerns with their GP and half found online patient support the most helpful support resource.
To join our patient support forum could not be easier, to do so please follow the link below:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/help-support/patient-support-forum/

18/06/2026

Today is IKCC World Kidney Cancer Day, please visit our website to register for the Global Symposium today at 1pm BST.
You can take an emotional health check and raise awareness of kidney cancer by creating a twibbon and sharing this on your social media.

For information on all of the above please follow the link below:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/get-involved/world-kidney-cancer-day-2026/

18/06/2026

Good morning, today is World Kidney Cancer day are you a patient, carer or health care professional?
If so please join us at today's Global Symposium where we are talking about kidney cancer and emotional wellbeing.
The symposium starts at 1pm BST to join us please follow the link below for information:

https://actionkidneycancer.org/get-involved/world-kidney-cancer-day-2026/

World Kidney Cancer Day 2026 SAVE THE DATE 18 June 2026 This year the theme is 'Kidney cancer and emotional wellbeing' Kidney cancer affects more than physical health — it can also take a significant emotional toll. Many people experience anxiety around scans, changes in relationships, feelings of...

16/06/2026

We hope you will get involved with IKCC World Kidney Cancer Day this Thursday the 18th June.
To find how, please visit our webpage where you will find out all the information.

https://actionkidneycancer.org/get-involved/world-kidney-cancer-day-2026/

15/06/2026

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two medicines, belzutifan and pembrolizumab, for some patients with clear cell kidney cancer after kidney surgery (adjuvant therapy). The goal of adjuvant therapy is to help lower the chance of the cancer coming back after surgery.

This treatment combination (belzutifan plus pembrolizumab) is not currently available on the NHS as adjuvant therapy after surgery for kidney cancer. The appraisal of this combination is expected to start later in 2026, after which the decision about whether it can be used on the NHS will be made.

Read more on our website here:

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two medicines, belzutifan and pembrolizumab, for some patients with clear cell kidney cancer after kidney surgery (adjuvant therapy). The goal of adjuvant therapy is to help lower the chance of the cancer coming back after surgery. This treatmen...