Author: Dena Battle
Voice of Kidney Cancer – Laura’s story
Laura tells KCCure about her diagnosis with stage 4 papillary kidney cancer and how she now has No Evidence of Disease (NED) from the treatment Cabozantinib. This is her story.
Voice of Kidney Cancer – Holly and Joe
Holly and Joe share a story that is familiar to many of us who have experienced a kidney cancer diagnosis. Delays due to the wrong tests, referrals for complications. But also what it means to patients when doctors communicate effectively and when nurses go above and beyond to save Christmas. Holly and Joe - we are all here cheering you on!
Still Always Yes
KCCure President Dena Battle shares her thoughts on caregiving and grief - and why even after a tough kidney cancer battle, she's still grateful for the past and hopeful for the future.
Voice of Kidney Cancer – Holly Johnston
Holly Johnson, is a stage 4 kidney cancer patient, but she doesn't let herself be defined by her diagnosis. Thank you for lending your voice
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month – Join our Facebook Campaign and tell your story!
I’ll be honest, there’s something about the word “awareness” that I’ve never really liked – I think it’s because I wish we didn’t have to be aware of kidney cancer. And I suppose it makes sense, because our goal at KCCure is to raise money for research to eliminate kidney cancer – to end the need for an awareness month. But for now, there are too many reminders that it sti...
Report from ASCO GU 2017
ASCO GU is an annual symposium where doctors and members of the cancer community gather from around the world to discuss the latest and greatest in research for Genitourinary (GU) Cancers – which includes kidney cancer. KCCure was honored to be included, along with many other valued advocacy organizations, representing the patient voice.
Pearls of wisdom in an oyster cracker
I do see the pearl of wisdom even if it’s in an oyster cracker in a styrofoam cup. Today was my first and last scan for the year. A first because I’m on a different kind of treatment now which is not chemotherapy based, but immune therapy based. First scan on a new drug always has my thoughts in open waters and sinking. Oysters are heavy you know. And last, because I have no more scans for the res...
A Break From Cancer
When cancer is a part of your life, you never really get a break from it. The nagging fears and concerns lurk in the crevices of our minds. Regardless of your situation – whether you’re stage 1 or stage 4 – the fear of recurrence, concerns about whether a treatment is working, wondering about side effects – it’s just a part of life with cancer.
Reasons for Today – Flow Like Water
Holidays can be difficult for kidney cancer patients and caregivers, but there is a path to peace.
Reasons for Today – Climbing With Cancer
Kidney cancer can be just like scaling mountains.
Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) – Rare but not Invisible
There are rare subtypes of kidney cancer that don't get enough attention.
Reasons for Today – Thirsty for Life
Quench your thirst for kidney cancer information and support.