International Kidney Cancer Coalition
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International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) is the only global collaboration of patient groups working to reduce the burden of kidney cancer.
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A new approach to diagnosing #kidneycancer, called the Cambridge kidney One-Stop Mass Investigation Clinic, was trialled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge halving the time from biopsy to treatment decision.
Read more about the trial here:
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Read more about the trial here:
actionkidneycancer.org/cambridge-ki...
Cambridge kidney One-Stop Mass Investigation Clinic (CkOSMIC) - Action Kidney Cancer
A new approach to diagnosing kidney cancer, called the Cambridge kidney One-Stop Mass Investigation Clinic (CkOSMIC), was trialled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A new approach to diagnosing #kidneycancer, called the Cambridge kidney One-Stop Mass Investigation Clinic, was trialled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge halving the time from biopsy to treatment decision.
Read more about the trial here:
actionkidneycancer.org/cambridge-ki...
Read more about the trial here:
actionkidneycancer.org/cambridge-ki...
Happy Holidays from all of us at IKCC! Please note that we will be closed from 22 December until 5 January.
December 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Happy Holidays from all of us at IKCC! Please note that we will be closed from 22 December until 5 January.
2025 was a busy year for IKCC, with World Kidney Cancer Day, the Global Kidney Cancer Summit in Madrid, the Global Patient Survey Highlights Report and much more. Read Olivier Exertier’s reflections in this LinkedIn article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/end-ye... #KidneyCancer
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
2025 was a busy year for IKCC, with World Kidney Cancer Day, the Global Kidney Cancer Summit in Madrid, the Global Patient Survey Highlights Report and much more. Read Olivier Exertier’s reflections in this LinkedIn article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/end-ye... #KidneyCancer
When asked about barriers to treatment, 55% of Global Patient Survey respondents said they experienced a barrier that affected their treatment. The most common barriers cited were cost of treatment (23%) and waiting times for treatment (22%). (1/3)
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
When asked about barriers to treatment, 55% of Global Patient Survey respondents said they experienced a barrier that affected their treatment. The most common barriers cited were cost of treatment (23%) and waiting times for treatment (22%). (1/3)
The IKCC team is fully mobilised for #ESMOAsia25 in Singapore. Dr Munisamy Murallitharan shared the results from the IKCC global patient survey on “knowledge gaps and disparities in kidney cancer across Asia”, during a session chaired by Ravindran Kanesvaran. (1/3)
December 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The IKCC team is fully mobilised for #ESMOAsia25 in Singapore. Dr Munisamy Murallitharan shared the results from the IKCC global patient survey on “knowledge gaps and disparities in kidney cancer across Asia”, during a session chaired by Ravindran Kanesvaran. (1/3)
Today in Singapore, IKCC was honoured to join the APAC Oncology Summit on Genitourinary Cancer, focusing on “Bridging the Molecular Testing Gap to Drive Better Outcomes”. Congratulations to Prof Ravindran Kanesvaran, member of the IKCC Medical Advisory Board, for organising such a high-level event.
December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today in Singapore, IKCC was honoured to join the APAC Oncology Summit on Genitourinary Cancer, focusing on “Bridging the Molecular Testing Gap to Drive Better Outcomes”. Congratulations to Prof Ravindran Kanesvaran, member of the IKCC Medical Advisory Board, for organising such a high-level event.
We are looking forward to #ESMOAsia25 this week in Singapore. Eric Jonasch, Anne Wilson and Olivier Exertier will represent IKCC at this event with oncology experts from across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Learn from world-class experts on cancer therapeutics, biomarkers & multidisciplinary care. Be part of shaping oncology’s future in the Asia-Pacific region! 5 – 7 December, Singapore.
⏰ Register now! #esmomeetings
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December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We are looking forward to #ESMOAsia25 this week in Singapore. Eric Jonasch, Anne Wilson and Olivier Exertier will represent IKCC at this event with oncology experts from across the Asia-Pacific region.
On Tuesday, IKCC visited the National Cancer Centre Singapore with Prof Ravindran Kanesvaran and Kwang Cheak Tan, CEO of the Singapore Cancer Society. (1/2)
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On Tuesday, IKCC visited the National Cancer Centre Singapore with Prof Ravindran Kanesvaran and Kwang Cheak Tan, CEO of the Singapore Cancer Society. (1/2)
On Tuesday, IKCC met in Melbourne with Telix to discuss priorities and collaborations related to #KidneyCancer in 2026. Thank you to Simone Leyden for welcoming us at their headquarters.
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On Tuesday, IKCC met in Melbourne with Telix to discuss priorities and collaborations related to #KidneyCancer in 2026. Thank you to Simone Leyden for welcoming us at their headquarters.
Claudia Ungarelli, IKCC’s Vice-Chair, is attending the European Cancer Summit 2025 this week in Brussels. This year’s theme, "Cancer in a Changing Global Landscape: Challenges and Commitments,” underscores the importance of strong collaboration and aligned action. (1/2)
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Claudia Ungarelli, IKCC’s Vice-Chair, is attending the European Cancer Summit 2025 this week in Brussels. This year’s theme, "Cancer in a Changing Global Landscape: Challenges and Commitments,” underscores the importance of strong collaboration and aligned action. (1/2)
At the World Cancer Leader's Summit in Melbourne, IKCC is honoured to endorse the World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035. (1/3)
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At the World Cancer Leader's Summit in Melbourne, IKCC is honoured to endorse the World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035. (1/3)
This week at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne, IKCC is represented by Olivier Exertier, Anne Wilson, and Carmen Vallejo Auste, with Vandana Gupta from the V Care Foundation also in attendance. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This week at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne, IKCC is represented by Olivier Exertier, Anne Wilson, and Carmen Vallejo Auste, with Vandana Gupta from the V Care Foundation also in attendance. (1/2)
The start of November marked several leadership changes in the IKCC Board of Directors. (1/10)
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The start of November marked several leadership changes in the IKCC Board of Directors. (1/10)
Congratulations to Dr Michael Jewett, our Past Chair, on receiving the Nicholas J. Vogelzang Humanitarian Award at #IKCSNA25! This award was named after the late co-founder of the Kidney Cancer Association, and we were honoured to be at the event where he received this prestigious recognition. (1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Congratulations to Dr Michael Jewett, our Past Chair, on receiving the Nicholas J. Vogelzang Humanitarian Award at #IKCSNA25! This award was named after the late co-founder of the Kidney Cancer Association, and we were honoured to be at the event where he received this prestigious recognition. (1/2)
It's great to be at #IKCSNA25 in Denver. We've met with many leaders, including Gretchen Vaughan, President & CEO of the Kidney Cancer Association, and presented a poster on the IKCC Global Patient Survey.
(Photos: Dr Eric Jonasch, Dr Michael Jewett and Gretchen Vaughan)
#KidneyCancer
(Photos: Dr Eric Jonasch, Dr Michael Jewett and Gretchen Vaughan)
#KidneyCancer
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It's great to be at #IKCSNA25 in Denver. We've met with many leaders, including Gretchen Vaughan, President & CEO of the Kidney Cancer Association, and presented a poster on the IKCC Global Patient Survey.
(Photos: Dr Eric Jonasch, Dr Michael Jewett and Gretchen Vaughan)
#KidneyCancer
(Photos: Dr Eric Jonasch, Dr Michael Jewett and Gretchen Vaughan)
#KidneyCancer
We are excited to once again collaborate with @theaacr.bsky.social to support the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award. This award is focused on supporting early-career researchers from around the world to attend the AACR Annual Meeting and participate in this premier clinical event. (1/3)
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are excited to once again collaborate with @theaacr.bsky.social to support the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award. This award is focused on supporting early-career researchers from around the world to attend the AACR Annual Meeting and participate in this premier clinical event. (1/3)
We are looking forward to attending the European Cancer Summit 2025. The Coalition will be represented by Claudia Ungarelli, the new Vice-Chair of IKCC, at the annual event of the European Cancer Organisation. #EuropeanCancerSummit
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are looking forward to attending the European Cancer Summit 2025. The Coalition will be represented by Claudia Ungarelli, the new Vice-Chair of IKCC, at the annual event of the European Cancer Organisation. #EuropeanCancerSummit
Join us in recognising Malnutrition Awareness Week. We’re looking forward to learning about this important issue during a webinar on Thursday, which includes Karin Kastrati from Nierenkrebs-Netzwerk Deutschland (IKCC Partner Organization): european-nutrition.org/landing-page... #MAW2025
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Join us in recognising Malnutrition Awareness Week. We’re looking forward to learning about this important issue during a webinar on Thursday, which includes Karin Kastrati from Nierenkrebs-Netzwerk Deutschland (IKCC Partner Organization): european-nutrition.org/landing-page... #MAW2025
We are looking forward to the World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025 next week in Melbourne. Olivier Exertier, Anne Wilson and Carmen Vallejo Auste will represent IKCC at this event organised by UICC.
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We are looking forward to the World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025 next week in Melbourne. Olivier Exertier, Anne Wilson and Carmen Vallejo Auste will represent IKCC at this event organised by UICC.
It’s been a busy month for us at IKCC! Read all the latest in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/ikcc/newslet... #KidneyCancer
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It’s been a busy month for us at IKCC! Read all the latest in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/ikcc/newslet... #KidneyCancer
People with kidney cancer are concerned about kidney function. (1/4)
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
People with kidney cancer are concerned about kidney function. (1/4)
IKCC Medical Advisory Board member Prof Laurence Albiges and others spoke about long-term survival in advanced renal cell carcinoma at #ESMO25. Watch the video here: oncologypro.esmo.org/video-series... (ESMO account required) @myesmo.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
IKCC Medical Advisory Board member Prof Laurence Albiges and others spoke about long-term survival in advanced renal cell carcinoma at #ESMO25. Watch the video here: oncologypro.esmo.org/video-series... (ESMO account required) @myesmo.bsky.social
LAST CHANCE TO PROVIDE YOUR OPINION. Following an event at #ESMO25 in Berlin, the Global Cancer Coalitions Network (GCCN) and Ipsen are running a survey on Shared Decision-Making in Oncology. (1/2)
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
LAST CHANCE TO PROVIDE YOUR OPINION. Following an event at #ESMO25 in Berlin, the Global Cancer Coalitions Network (GCCN) and Ipsen are running a survey on Shared Decision-Making in Oncology. (1/2)
IKCC is pleased to share the Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from #ESMO25 created by members of the IKCC Medical Advisory Board. Learn more in this LinkedIn article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec... #KidneyCancer
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
IKCC is pleased to share the Summary of Kidney Cancer Highlights from #ESMO25 created by members of the IKCC Medical Advisory Board. Learn more in this LinkedIn article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec... #KidneyCancer