Help and support
The links on this page will help you to find out more about cancer of the kidney (renal cancer) and sources of help and support for anyone affected. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Kidney cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section of CancerHelp UK tells you about kidney cancer (renal cancer). There is information about the NICE decision on new drugs for advanced kidney cancer, symptoms and causes, tests and treatment, living with kidney cancer, and current research.
Link:Kidney cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on kidney cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Link:Kidney Cancer
Produced by:NHS Choices
Find out more about kidney cancer and its treatment.
Link:Kidney cancer UK
Produced by:Kidney Cancer UK
Kidney cancer UK aims to provide UK kidney cancer patients and their carers with improved access to reliable information about kidney cancer and its treatment and to establish a network of individuals and groups capable of offering mutual support.
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
There are Maggie’s Centres across the UK. You can find out more about where they are located and the services they offer from their website.
Link:UCARE (Urology cancer research and education)
Produced by:Ucare
UCARE is an independent charity founded by a group of clinicians, patients and supporters who care about fighting urological cancers. Their aim is to improve the treatment and care of cancer patients through research and education. UCARE also supports cancer research projects in Oxford that are taking a leading role in the global fight against cancer.
Link:UK National Kidney Federation
Produced by:UK National Kidney Federation
The NKF is a UK charity run by kidney patients for kidney patients. The aim is to promote (throughout the United Kingdom) the best renal medical practice and treatment to improve the health of people suffering from kidney disease or Renal failure. Also, to support the related needs of those relatives and friends who care for kidney patients.
Link:All about kidney cancer
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This section of the large American cancer information website provides two guides to kidney cancer and treatment: One gives an overview to get started whilst the second more detailed guide provides additional medical information.
Link:Kidney cancer
Produced by:Cancer.Net
This is the kidney cancer section of Cancer.net.
Link:Kidney cancer
Produced by:National Cancer Institute
This is the kidney cancer section of the American site giving detailed information, some of which is available in a shorter format for the general public.
Page last edited: 27 November 2009
