Working together to reduce the global burden of kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is a global issue. Every year, 431,000 people worldwide will be diagnosed with kidney cancer.
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Open Call: IKCC Board of Directors
We are pleased to share the Open Call for Expressions of Interest to Join IKCC Board of Directors.
There are three Board positions open for nomination for 2024: Secretary-Treasurer (Elect), Vice Chair (Chair, Elect) and Director (General Board Director).
All information about the positions and how to apply can be found here. Deadline for application is June 30 2024.
World Kidney Cancer Day 2024
World Kidney Cancer Day 2024 will take place on Thursday 20th June.
This year the theme is ‘listening’.
Being listened to: Highlighting the benefits of shared decision making.
If you don’t feel listened to: Helping patients feel empowered to seek a second opinion.
Choosing who you listen to: Creating awareness around misinformation and how to check if sources are reliable.
Details of resources and events will be available nearer the time, but be sure to save the date and find out how your organisation can get involved by contacting wkcd@ikcc.org
IKCC 2023 Annual Report
The IKCC 2023 Annual Report has now been published! Check out the impact we have had as an organisation through collaborations, partnerships, and the combined strength of the global kidney cancer community.
The Annual Report highlights how our strategic priorities come to life through activities and programs:
✔️ Empowering Patient Organisations
✔️ Promoting Patient Voice
✔️ Providing Research & Information
✔️ Advocating for Access to Treatment
✔️ Raising Awareness of Kidney Cancer
See what we achieved together in 2023 here.
Tweets from @IKCCorg
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Think I have recognized the #kidneycancer patient advocate/consumer rep by the back of her head! @binnyj50 @BecsTroops?
Did you know there are 7 types of hereditary kidney cancer?
Find out more about them by downloading the Types of Kidney Cancer Factsheet here: https://ikcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/4.IKCC_2023_factsheets_RZ_web-copy_TypesOfKidneyCancer.pdf
#KidneyCancer #KCSM
Our Chair, Dr Michael Jewett, posted on LinkedIn about the Annual Report.
As he says in the message, let’s keep pushing forward to improve the lives of people affected by #KidneyCancer. Onwards and upwards!
Michael Jewett on LinkedIn: Annual Reports - IKCC
As a clinician, I am hardwired to try to make things better. I have always sought to be part of positive cha...
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💫🌟 New insights on immunotherapy rechallenge in mRCC!
@OncoAlert
🌟 Key takeaways:
- 📊 CONTACT-03 trial: Negative results for combining cabozantinib with atezolizumab post-ICI, raising questions on ICI rechallenge strategies.
- 🔄 TiNivo-2 trial: Awaiting results on PD-1
📣 Open Call: There are 3 IKCC Board positions open for nomination for 2024: Secretary-Treasurer (Elect), Vice Chair (Chair, Elect) and Director (General Board Director).
Deadline for application is 30 June 2024. Find all details at: https://ikcc.org/about-ikcc/board-of-directors/ #KidneyCancer
Thank you to Rose Woodward from @ACTION4KC and an IKCC Board Ambassador for representing us on the @CARE1Project.
Did you know?
Kidney cancer is often found by accident.
Kidney cancer is the 14th most prevalent cancer worldwide.
About 59 per cent of kidney cancer cases occur in more developed countries.
Our Global Network
IKCC welcomes every organisation that has an interest in kidney cancer and who pledges to conform to our Code of Conduct. We extend an open invitation to become part of this international network.
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