News Posts List
Changing diet could cut 40 per cent of cancers
02/27/2009
A major study from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that an estimated 39 per cent of 12 major cancers could be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes host video tournament
02/26/2009
The Penn State Football chapter of Uplifting Athletes is hosting a new event in recognition of Global Rare Disease Day on February 28. Fans and media will have a unique opportunity to watch many of their favorite players compete against each other in a popular college football video game while supporting an important cause. All chapter proceeds will continue to benefit the Kidney Cancer Association.
AVEO Pharmaceuticals' Oral, Triple VEGF Receptor Inhibitor AV-951 Shows Robust Activity in Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer
02/26/2009
272-Patient Phase 2 Data Show 91.7 Percent Disease Control Rate and Favorable Tolerability.
More evidence links alcohol, cancer in women
02/26/2009
...moderate drinkers actually had a lower risk of thyroid cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and renal cell cancer.
How to guard against cancer
02/26/2009
Cutting down on red meat and alcohol while upping intake of fruit and vegetables could prevent thousands of cancer cases each year, according to a new report.
Onyx Pharma Gleaming Brighter
02/25/2009
In spite of heavy competition in the kidney cancer market, NexavarÂ’s market share in the kidney cancer market has stabilized.
Roadkill Study Could Speed Detection of Kidney Cancer
02/23/2009
Large-scale data mining of gene networks in fruit flies has led researchers to a sensitive and specific diagnostic biomarker for human renal cell carcinoma.
Tour the Kidney Cancer Association offices
02/22/2009
Meet the Kidney Cancer Association staff and tour the offices at 1234 Sherman Avenue, in Evanston, Illinois.
Win a FREE Acer Netbook Computer!
02/22/2009
Tell us your story and win a new Acer Netbook. Upload your video to YouTube and you could be the winner!
Listen to kidney cancer podcasts
02/21/2009
Listen to the latest news on the Kidney Cancer Association's iTunes podcasts.