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Welcome to the home page of Kidney Cancer Canada.
Kidney Cancer Canada is a patient-led support organization established to improve the quality of life for patients and their families living with kidney cancer.
Kidney Cancer Canada advocates for access to new treatments, provides support and information to patients, and works to increase awareness of kidney cancer as a significant health issue.
Whether you are a patient, a caregiver, a family member or a good friend of someone with kidney cancer, we urge you to register with us, become informed, and stay connected.

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Kidney Cancer Canada brochure May 2008

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KCC Newsletter June 2008

Latest News
On August 15th, 2008 Wyeth will close enrollment of new patients to the compassionate use of ToriselT (temsirolimus) through TAP (Torisel Access Program).  more»
Gary WhiteIn March 2008 KCC participated in a documentary video entitled "Double Jeopardy: Cancer Medication" featuring Gary White, patient, Deb Maskens, Vice-chair, Kidney Cancer Canada and Dr. Mary Mackenzie, Medical Oncologist. This program aired on London Ontario's A-Channel  more»
Canadian Kidney Cancer Forum ParticipantsA consensus meeting of Canadian experts in kidney cancer was held from January 31 - February 2 in Mont Tremblant Québec. The first report from the forum addresses the management of patients with renal cell carcinoma.  more»
Tammy Udall Kidney Cancer Canada welcomes Tammy Udall as our first part-time Executive Director.
Tammy brings an enormous amount of experience and expertise to our organization as she has served as Chapter President for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as well as Vice President of Publicity and Promotions...  more»
Guelph Mercury - Rob O'Flanagan
Deb Maskens could feel the tumours in her body shrink when she went on a new drug that targets her rare form of kidney cancer. But the Guelph woman said others with the same form of cancer are being denied access to the drug because the Ontario Drug Benefit Program...  more»
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Jun 9th, 2008: Management of Kidney Cancer: Canadian Kidney Cancer Forum Consensus Statement
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May 29th, 2008: ASCO 2008 Research Updates
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Apr 14th, 2008: Manitoba funds Nexavar and Sutent for mrcc
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