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🎉 Registration for our 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): North America is open! #IKCSNA26
Early registration rates available now. We're excited to welcome you to Dallas!
Reserve your spot to join us 👉 web.cvent.com/event/885b2adb…
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See you tomorrow? We hope so! 🧡
VPS kicks off September 26 at 11am ET. If you haven't registered yet, now's the time — join kidney cancer experts, patients, and caregivers for a day built around real answers and real support.
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We are so proud of our Board Chairman @eric_facs ! Much deserved!
🎊Congratulations🎊 to our own @eric_facs who was recognized as an @OSUCCC_James 2026 Service Line Physician Champion at the recent Annual James Physician Recognition Celebration! We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved award and Dr. Singer’s dedication to our patients 👏
ALT Dr. Singer holds his award
ALT Dr. Singer sits at a reception table with three colleagues
ALT Drs. Shabsigh, Singer, and C Lee pose for a photo sitting at a reception table
ALT Picture of the award winners on the pamphlet / printout
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Whether you're hoping to become a parent, expecting a baby, or raising children while living with kidney cancer, our Pregnancy & Parenting playlist is here to support you.
Explore episodes on fertility, pregnancy, and talking to children about cancer.
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This World Cancer Research Day, we’re recognizing the scientists, clinicians, patients, & advocates working to deepen our understanding of kidney cancer and create better options for everyone affected by it.
Swipe to see why continued investment in cancer research matters! 🔬🧡
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Today is #RareCancerDay! A day to amplify the voices of people facing rare cancers, including rare forms of kidney cancer. 🧡
More awareness. More research. More answers. More hope.
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5 days away from VPS!
🩺 Expert-led sessions on treatment decisions & side effect management
🫶 Practical resources for every stage
🔬 The latest on what's ahead in kidney cancer research
All from the comfort of home, and completely free.
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📣 Early Bird Registration for #IKCSNA26 Now Open
Join us for the 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): North America
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IKCS: North America brings together a dynamic, multidisciplinary community of leading experts across academia, clinical care, industry, and advocacy to share innovative ideas, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of kidney cancer research and care.
🗓️ Date: November 19–21, 2026
📍 Location: Dallas, Texas
🏨 Meeting Hotel: Renaissance Dallas Hotel
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👏 Thanks to the American Urological Association @UrologyCareFdn for hosting the 1st annual Patient & Caregiver Conference!
Advocacy, provider communication & supportive healthcare policies all matter. Grateful to collaborate with fellow Kidney Cancer Impact Alliance members! 🧡
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🙌 Due Next Week - KCA's #WomenInRCC leadership coaching course!
Apply through 10/2 🔗 kidneycancer.org/coaching/
Get invaluable support to navigate your career in series of virtual group sessions, led by expert coach Sioux Thompson of @ChangeFusion.
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TOMORROW!
Ahead of VPS, we're hosting a Coffee Chat designed just for first-time attendees. Ask questions and know a few friendly faces before the symposium begins!
📍 Online via Zoom | September 22 @ 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Register here: kidneycancer.org/event/vps-f…
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His friends. Basketball. Making people laugh. 🧡 These are the things that defined Keith Parker Jr. far more than kidney cancer ever could.
After Keith passed away in 2024, his family created the Keith Parker Jr. Foundation to carry his legacy forward.
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We can't wait to see you again! 🧡
Register now for discounted rates to attend the 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium: North America. #IKCSNA26
📍 Dallas, Texas
🗓️ Nov 19-21
🔗 bit.ly/4hT8wiK
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We're so excited to be at this meeting! Thank you @CathyEngMD @VUMCDiscoveries for bringing so much to this important conversation for #youngadult #cancer.
We are looking forward to hosting our 2nd Annual @VUMCDiscoveries #YoungAdult #Cancer
C-BEYOND Symposium!
▶️#Colorectal #Genitourinary #SupportiveCare
▶️Meet and Greet 11/13/2026 #PrintingHouseHotel
▶️Symposium Date: 11/14/2026
▶️ Venue: @listeningroom #Nashville
▶️8AM - 3PM
▶️Registration: 2026YACSymposium.eventbrite.…
#Visitingfaculty: #YinCao @washumedicine #GabrielaMontenegro @NIH @fumikochino @UTMDAnderson
#PatientPanel: @mholtzonline #TrevorMaxwell @Survivor_Fit @ctycka @FightCRC @justinlevenson
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#patientadvocate #PatientCare #psychoncology #sexualfunction #financialtoxicity #cancergenetics #exposome
ALT This event is designed to support and empower young adults affected by cancer. With a focus on #Colorectal, #Genitourinary, and #supportivecare, the Symposium will highlight the unique challenges faced by young adult patients, survivors, and advocates. Through expert-led conversations and shared experiences, we will explore opportunities to strengthen care, expand support, and improve outcomes for this community.
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We're partnering with @ElephantsTea for a FREE virtual workshop on how writing can support emotional wellbeing. ✍️🧡
Led by Kayla Fulginiti, LCSW, OSW-C, an oncology social worker who helps patients & caregivers process what they're going through.
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First time attending KCA's Virtual Patient Symposium? Join our virtual Coffee Chat to meet fellow first-timers before our virtual event. Casual, welcoming, and a great way to feel more connected from the start. 🫶
Happening 9/22 @ 7:30 PM ET
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Love that the @KidneyCancer #WomeninRCC program brings together a group coaching cohort every year! Thanks @GEVaughan1 for spearheading!
Please consider applying!
@hannahdzmd @jackiebrown_MD @CharleneMantia @bergsa83 @ERPlimackMD @DrVaishampayan
🙌 Apply for KCA's #WomenInRCC leadership coaching course!
Apply through 10/2 🔗 kidneycancer.org/coaching/
Get invaluable support to navigate your career in series of virtual group sessions, led by expert coach Sioux Thompson of @ChangeFusion.
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This is such a great program 🙌 Supportive colleagues, real mentorship, and space to challenge your own perceptions and keep growing as a leader. If you're a woman in RCC, apply by 10/2.
@KidneyCancer @ExelixisInc @PfizerOncMed
kidneycancer.org/coaching/
🙌 Apply for KCA's #WomenInRCC leadership coaching course!
Apply through 10/2 🔗 kidneycancer.org/coaching/
Get invaluable support to navigate your career in series of virtual group sessions, led by expert coach Sioux Thompson of @ChangeFusion.
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Calling all reporters! ✍️
Please join us for the 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium: North America. This multidisciplinary event gathers top #kidneycancer leaders to advance the field. #IKCSNA26
Contact rchitale@kidneycancer.org to register FREE. kidneycancer.org/event/2026-…
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