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James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer is the UK’s leading specialist kidney cancer charity. It seeks to reduce the harm caused by kidney cancer by increasing knowledge and awareness, providing patient information and by supporting research into the causes, prevention and treatment of the disease.

26 Jan 12Announcement on dendritic cell vaccine for cancer >>
26 Jan 12Diabetes and kidney cancer linked >>
18 Jan 12Positive test results for new KC drug >>
6 Jan 12UK Kidney Cancer researcher wins Novartis award >>
31 Dec 11Scientists identify potential drug target for Kidney Cancer >>
29 Dec 11US study suggests link between kidney cancer and eating red meat >>

Kidney Cancer News Archive

The Rarer Cancers Foundation is asking patients and carers to complete an online survey - Improving outcomes for patients with advanced cancer. Please note the survey will close on 30th January 2012, and more information can be found under our Training and Research tab.

Our grateful thanks goes out to two companies that have chosen JWF as their charity to support in 2012. Momentum Business Club and HP Enterprise Services will be supporting us through their various activities, and fundraising on our behalf.

The last Patient Day of 2011 was held at the Blue Mountain Conference Centre, Binfield, Berkshire on Wednesday 30 Nov. A full report of the proceedings will be published in due course and sent to all the registered delegates. Anyone else wanting a copy of the report can request one here - . Photos taken on the day can be found on our Flickr website.

The latest copy of the JWF Autumn newsletter Kidney Cancer News can be downloaded here, and to ensure you receive future copies just email your request.

A full report of the Scottish patient day held in Cumbernauld on 5th October can be found here to download. Please be aware that this is quite a large file.

Calling all footie fans - try our "just for fun" quiz which has been created by one of our supporters....More>>>

Clive Stone, recommended for MBE by David Cameron, is denied life saving drugs by NHS. Hear Rose Woodward on Radio Oxford

On your travels?
We know sometimes it can be difficult for kidney cancer patients to organise cover for travel insurance when taking a holiday or travelling to visit family or friends abroad. We've put together a fact sheet ...More>>>

Renal nurse training course receives rave reviews
The first nurses to enroll on the renal nurse training course have been saying some positive things about it More>>>

Keep up to date with all the exciting news about our growing list of 2012 events which can be found here -

Following a successful launch on 19 September, the Britain's Biggest Curry Party took place nationwide during 17 - 21 October. All details, recipes and downloads can be found here - An exciting article about the Curry Party,with photos and further details from a December edition of OK can be viewed here

The Anniversary Ball was attended by over 600 people, and was a great success in raising funds for the charity to continue its work. Photos and more details of an evening of fun and frolics can be found here -

Jog On took place on a day of record breaking temperature. Read how many took part and how they got on here >>>

Walk for A.Cure Along the Grand Union Canal
In memory of Ade Cure who died in March this year. The walk started in Birmingham on Saturday 27 August . More details of sponsorship, and photos of the event can be found here >>>

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This guide was updated in Feb 2011. It is FREE for patients and clinics to download, or order printed copies.