First Ever Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference Highlights Advancements, Education and Hope

Kidney Cancer Canada Brings Together Our Country’s Leading Medical Experts

Kidney Cancer Canada (KCC) is hosting the first Canadian Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference on April 10, 2010 in Toronto. At a time when there is more hope for the disease than ever before, KCC is bringing Canada’s leading kidney cancer experts together with patients and caregivers to share the latest in clinical trial research, treatment advances and self-care and support services.

“As few as five years ago, a diagnosis of advanced kidney cancer left few options for patients or physicians. Little was known about the disease and patients found themselves with nowhere to turn for support,” says Deb Maskens, co-founder of KCC. “But Canada has made remarkable progress in the area of kidney cancer and hope for the disease is growing. The conference will bring patients and medical professionals together for the first time, to recognize and explore these achievements.”

The KCC Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference will also create a forum for patients and caregivers to meet others facing similar challenges, share their experiences and build their individual support networks.

WHAT: KCC Kidney Cancer Patient Education Conference
A one-day conference for patients, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals:
- Learn about new advancements in kidney cancer research and treatment
- Hear the inspirational stories of patients and their advice for battling the disease
- Ask questions and get answers from Canada’s leading kidney cancer experts

WHERE: CNIB Centre
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON

WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

RSVP REQUIRED: 1-866-598-7166 / info@kidneycancercanada.ca

Kidney Cancer Canada
Kidney Cancer Canada is the first Canadian-based, patient-led registered charity established to improve the quality of life for patients and their families living with kidney cancer. Kidney Cancer Canada advocates for access to new treatments, provides support and information to patients, and works to increase awareness of kidney cancer as a significant health issue. For more information please visit: www.kidneycancercanada.ca.