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INFORMATION • SUPPORT • ADVOCACY
KIDNEYCANCER?WE CAN HELP
FOR CANADIANS TOUCHED BY KIDNEY CANCER
Are you a kidney cancer patient or caregiver? Get in touch!
kidneycancercanada.ca
1-866-598-7166
facebook.com/KidneyCancerCanada
@KidneyCancer_ca
"Kidney Cancer Canada is a marvelous source of support and information for my patients."
DR. G. BJARNASON, SUNNYBROOK ODETTE CANCER CENTRE
We advocatefor youKidney Cancer Canada believes that all kidney cancer patients must have access to quality information, national standards of care and proven treatments. We advocate to government and teach patients and caregivers how to make their voices heard in the healthcare system.
We are the only Canadian charitable support and advocacy organization focused exclusively on kidney cancer.
"I encourage anyone seeking help or looking for answers about kidney cancer
to join our community."KAREN, CAREGIVER
If you or someone you know is touched by kidney cancer, we can help.
We provide free resources every step of the way
Access information when you need it and ask questions to medical experts on our website, at in-person meetings and on our popular webinars. Our information is reviewed regularly by the Kidney Cancer Canada Medical Advisory Board. Explore topics such as:
• What is kidney cancer?• Key questions to ask your doctor• Kidney cancer specialists in Canada• Treatment options and protocols• Clinical trials in Canada• Managing side e�ects
We support kidneycancer researchThrough the Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada, we fund research initiatives answering key questions around the potential causes and best ways to treat kidney cancer.
"We are so grateful to Kidney Cancer Canada for its critical help to navigate our care."
MARIANNE AND PAUL,
CAREGIVER AND PATIENT
"Kidney Cancer Canada is important to our family because we want more research into
earlier detection and better treatment."VIDYA AND VEENA, CAREGIVERS
Patients formed Kidney Cancer Canada in 2006 for patients and caregivers. We are a national community of patients, caregivers and health professionals who work to provide every Canadian touched by kidney cancer with support, education and advocacy for their care pathways and treatment options.
PEER SUPPORT
Call or email us for confidential, one-on-one support. We match patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who share a similar cancer experience.
DISCUSSION FORUM
Join our online community to connect with other patients and caregivers. Follow the stories of others, post questions, or share your own story.
We’re here to help
“It was a di�cult time after my diagnosisbut thankfully I found support from
Kidney Cancer Canada.”HÉLÈNE VEILLEUX, PATIENT
